UK Sector Grants

Green & Sustainability Business Grants

The UK government is investing heavily in the green economy transition. Grants support businesses to reduce emissions, adopt renewable energy, develop green technologies, and implement circular economy practices.

32grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

Net Zero Support

Various programmes help businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Industrial decarbonisation grants, energy efficiency schemes, and transition funding support the journey to net zero.

Renewable Energy Grants

Funding is available for businesses developing or adopting renewable energy technologies. This includes solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage projects.

Circular Economy

Grants support businesses implementing circular economy principles - reducing waste, reusing materials, and developing sustainable products and services.

UK Clean Energy Grants

32 grants found

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Innovate UK (with co-funder Office of Gas and Electricity Markets)

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C6

Funding for collaborative Discovery Phase Projects that meet the Innovation Challenges to help transform gas and electricity networks.

Up to £30,000,000UK Wide24 Jun 2026
Clean EnergyGrants & Funding
closed
Innovate UK

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Round 5 Discovery C6

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million exclusive of VAT, for collaborative Discovery Phase Projects that meet the round 5 challenges. This funding is from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund.

Up to £200,000UK Wide24 Jun 2026
Clean EnergyGrants & Funding
open
Sheffield City Council

Local Growth Fund Low Carbon Project - South Yorkshire

A fund supporting low carbon projects in the region.

Between £1,500 and £30,000South West1 Dec 2026
Clean EnergyGrants & Funding
open
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) supports the decarbonisation of homes and small and medium non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. The scheme provides upfront capital grants of up to £7,500 to encourage property owners to replace existing fossil fuel heating with more efficient, low carbon heating systems including heat pumps and biomass boilers.

From £5,000 to £7,500UK Wide31 Dec 2027
Clean EnergyGreen & Sustainability
closed
West of England Combined Authority

Heat Pump Grants

Get support to install heat pumps and lower your business's carbon emissions.

VariesSouth WestRolling
Clean EnergyGreen & Sustainability
open
West of England Combined Authority

West of England Clean Power Pilot

A renewable energy hub pilot that guarantees 100% renewable mobile electricity and charging to major outdoor music festivals, cultural events, and film/television productions across the region for an entire season (June – September) to reduce emissions and air pollution.

Information to followSouth WestRolling
Clean EnergyGrants & Funding
rolling
Scottish Enterprise

Capital grant

A discretionary grant aimed at encouraging capital investment and wage growth to deliver a step change in Scotland’s economy, with a focus on the energy transition, scaling innovation, or boosting capital investment.

From £250,000ScotlandRolling
Clean EnergyGrants & Funding
closed
West of England Combined Authority

Bristol Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES)

BrisBES is a programme that delivers high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable support to Bristol's entrepreneurs and businesses.

SupportSouth West31 Mar 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
closed
Nottingham City Council

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.

Up to £4.6mUK Wide31 Mar 2026
All SectorsGrants & Funding
rolling
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Forestry Commission - Nature for Climate Fund

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Supports the establishment of new woodlands, administered by the Forestry Commission.

From £4,000 to £2 millionUK Wide31 Mar 2027
All SectorsGreen & Sustainability
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Invest Northern Ireland

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.

VariesNorthern IrelandRolling
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Leadership for Growth

The Leadership for Growth programme is designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale‑up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.

VariesNorth WestRolling
All SectorsSkills & Training

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UK clean energy grants