The Net Zero Growth Grant scheme will provide grant funding for existing businesses to support decarbonisation projects leading to job creation and retention.
Grants of up to £25,000 are available to existing businesses via the Net Zero Growth Grant Scheme. The scheme is currently live and will end on 31st March 2026 (the scheme will close early if applications hit capacity).
The Net Zero Growth Grant scheme aims to remove the financial barriers for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to make energy cost savings, invest in new net zero technologies and processes, and introduce new net zero products and services to the market.
The scheme will provide:
- Grants of between £1000 and £25,000 for existing businesses (trading 12 months or more)
- Up to 80% of the total project cost can be applied for up to a maximum of £25,000; the remaining percentage of the cost of the project must be funded by the business applying for the grant.
The grants can be used to purchase equipment and technology that will help businesses to become more energy efficient and save costs, and fund projects that lead to the development of new net zero products and services. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Physical improvements to support decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures of buildings.
- Adoption of new technologies and processes to support carbon reduction.
- Projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment.
- Introducing new technologies, products, services, and processes in (for example) energy efficiency, decarbonisation, power generation, heat generation, and storage.
SMEs will also benefit from a free energy efficiency audit leading to opportunities to secure grant funding to implement recommended measures that can reduce their costs.
How to apply:
- Register your interest – start by contacting the Economic Development Team at Bolsover District Council (see contact details below).
- Complete an EOI - submit an Expression of Interest which will give you the opportunity to supply information about the business and your project proposal.
- Free site audit and assessment – arrange an energy efficiency site audit with our NZIP team via bolsovernzip@ntu.ac.uk. A report will be made after an on-site review of your business with energy efficiency recommendations
- Grant application – you will have the chance to apply for a grant to fund the report’s recommendations, or other Net Zero growth projects you have identified
For further information, please contact a member of the Bolsover District Council Economic Development Team at: regeneration@bolsover.gov.uk or on 01246 242512
