Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
Many entrepreneurs are looking to eco business grants to help them fund environmental projects, adopt green technologies and become more sustainable.
Funding comes under the following categories and are often distributed by local authorities:
Renewable energy business grants
Sustainability grants
Energy efficiency grants
Sustainable innovation
Green jobs
The grants below have been divided according to where they are in the UK and contain a link to the application page which will give you more information.
England
Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG)
Receive a maximum of £30,000 per project for creating multi-purpose woodland.
Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme
The purpose of these grants is to invest in equipment that cuts down on carbon emissions within your business. Warwickshire District Council will fund up to 40 per cent, providing grants between £1,000 and £50,000. The grants are for installing energy efficient equipment like LED controls and renewable technologies.
Low Carbon Revenue Grants, Warwickshire
These grants aim to commercialise low carbon products either new to the company or to the general market. Once again, it’s 40 per cent cover but with a maximum £6,000 funding. It covers things like market research, software and manufacturing consultancy as well as intellectual property protection and certifications.
Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP), Worcestershire County
Worcestershire