Climate Resilience Net Zero – CLOSED TO NEW APPLICATIONS
Net Zero
The Climate Resilience Net Zero, is grant funding to mitigate the effect of climate change on Dumfries & Galloway businesses/organisations and to support them to transition towards a Net Zero future. The grant covers the first £3,000 of eligible capital expenditure costs and it is paid after application approval. Due to its popularity the grant is NOW CLOSED TO NEW APPLICATIONS.
Suggested uses include:
Improvements to building fabric and equipment such as:
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades
- Renewable heat technologies such as installing an air source heat pump
- Improving insulation, draught-proofing (excludes windows and doors)
- Installing LED lighting
- Installing solar panels, wind turbines
Waste Minimisation, Recovery and Reprocessing such as:
- Projects that will result in a reduction in waste production
- The installation of equipment to assist with recovery and reprocessing of waste streams eg cardboard recycling
- Projects that close the loop on resources that would otherwise be wasted (circular economy)
Alternative Transport such as:
- EV charge points to promote the use of EVs
- E-bikes for delivery of goods
Are You Eligible?
To qualify, your business must:
- Be an existing business registered as a Sole-Trader, Partnership, or Limited Company, (includes social enterprises).
- Be a micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
- Aim to create jobs or increase turnover by 10% or work towards a net zero plan, all within 12 months.
- Operate from dedicated commercial premises, registered on Non Domestic Rates with Dumfries and Galloway Council.
- Have the relevant planning permission required to make any Climate Resilience adaptations to the business premises.
- Not have previously received a climate resilience grant from the UKSPF
How do I apply?
This grant is NOW CLOSED TO NEW APPLICATIONS.
Call: 01387 808738
Email: dumgal@bgateway.com
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda .The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
