Green Grants and Funding

National Grants and Funding Programs  

• Green SME Fund (HSBC UK): Offers loans up to £300,000 to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) committed to sustainability. ​SSE Energy Solutions
• Green Loans (NatWest): Provides financing for SMEs to invest in sustainable assets such as solar panels and heat pumps. ​SSE Energy Solutions 
• Sustainable Innovation Fund (Innovate UK): Supports projects that facilitate sustainable economic recovery and development. ​Innovate UK Business Connect 

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grants for staff and fleets (Nationwide) 

Who can apply?  

• You can apply for the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure grant if you’re a business with 249 employees or fewer. You must be either registered at Companies House or VAT registered with HMRC. 

• You must use an OZEV-approved installer and an eligible commercial chargepoint: 

Closing date – 31st March 2026 

More information –Electric vehicle infrastructure grant for staff and fleets – GOV-UK Find a grant 

Boiler Upgrade Scheme  

Who can apply?  

You’re eligible for a grant if both of the following are true. You must: 

• own the property you’re applying for (including if it’s a business, a second home, or a property you rent out to tenants) 

• be replacing fossil fuel heating systems – such as oil, gas, electric or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) 

You’re still eligible if you’ve already had funding to make your property more energy efficient, for example by insulating it. 

More information – Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: How to apply – GOV.UK 

Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland grants  

SWEF and Lincolnshire Community fund

Apply for a Business Grant of up to £2,000 to Grow Your Own Business 

Who can apply? 

You can only apply if you: 

• Are aged 18 to 30 

• Currently live in Greater Lincolnshire 

• Want to start your own business and know what products or services you want to provide or have been trading for under 2 years. 

• Must have a business bank account or be in the process of setting up a business bank account 

Closing date – Rolling  

More information – SWEF Enterprise Grants – Lincolnshire Community Foundation 

North Kesteven Small Business grant.  

Who can apply?  

The Small Business Grant has been made available by North Kesteven District Council, to support micro businesses in North Kesteven. 

The Council has allocated £50,000 to the Small Business Grant. This fund will be a discretionary grant scheme, offering grants of up to 40% of eligible costs. Grants are available from £500 up to a maximum of £5,000, with minimum project cost being £1,250. 

Closing date – Rolling  

More information – Small Business Grant | North Kesteven District Council