The Green Impact Fund is a £1.8 million capital grant scheme funded by the UK government as part of the Devon and Torbay Devolution Deal and managed by Devon County Council. It aims to support local business and community organisations to implement decarbonisation measures, reduce energy use and lower their carbon footprint for more sustainable operations.
The fund is available to businesses and community organisations located within the Devon and Torbay area (Torridge, North Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon, Exeter, Teignbridge, South Hams, West Devon and Torbay). Grants available range from £5,000 up to £49,999.
Green Impact Fund objectives are to:
- widen the adoption of decarbonisation among local businesses and community organisations
- lower operational costs for businesses while boosting productivity
- generate and secure employment opportunities
- make significant investments in the local green job market
- create case studies to improve understanding of the decarbonisation opportunities available to the business and community sectors
The grant fund is for capital expenditure. Examples of projects could include upgrading existing systems, improvement works which significantly extend the life of an asset, or its service potential, for example, changing to an air-source heat pump or Solar PV. Please note that the purchase of electric vehicles is not permitted under this grant scheme.
Who can apply
Organisations located and operating in the Devon and Torbay areas who are:
- private businesses
- public organisations
- voluntary organisations or agencies
- charities
- community groups
- social enterprises
- community interest companies
All applicants must show how their project will support them in implementing decarbonisation measures. Businesses or organisations that have a decarbonisation plan or energy assessment completed will have priority in the grant scheme. Businesses or organisations that don’t have a decarbonisation plan, but are successful in the application stage, will be supported to identify the best option for decarbonising their business or organisation.
Full details including how to apply are on the Green Impact Fund Devon and Torbay web pages here.
