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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.

45grants 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

45 grants found

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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage (Ultra-LDES) Challenge

A challenge providing grants to support the development of next-generation energy storage technologies, including advanced batteries and underground hydrogen storage, capable of supplying clean electricity for 100 hours or more.

Up to £28,000,000 (total challenge pool; studies competition up to £3,000,000)UK WideRolling
Clean EnergyGrants & Funding
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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
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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
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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
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North East Combined Authority

The Mayor’s Opportunity Fund

A £1 million fund investing in the heart of communities, supporting people and projects working to lift others up, tackle poverty, and provide real opportunity.

Up to £10,000North East27 Feb 2026
All SectorsCommunity & Social
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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
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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
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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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North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) and Northumberland County Council

Northumberland Small Business Fund

A fully-funded support and funding service delivering a range of business support services to businesses, ambitious innovators, and creative thinkers across Northumberland, with a focus on unlocking barriers to growth, farm enterprise resilience, and food and drink sector growth.

VariesNorth EastRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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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.

Up to 67% subsidy for project costsNorthern IrelandRolling
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Hertfordshire Growth Hub and Hertfordshire Futures

High Street Business Support

A fully-funded business support programme providing tailored 1:1 guidance, workshops, and webinars to help retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses strengthen their financial resilience, improve digital presence, and attract more local customers.

Fully-funded supportEast of EnglandRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Growth Platform

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