Round 2 of the Green Business Grants has just been launched, with applications to be submitted by the end of April.
Grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 are available to support Somerset micro and SME businesses to take forward measures to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The grant can fund up to 50% of total eligible project costs, with the remainder funded by the applicant.
The grant scheme provides funding to businesses to:
- increase energy efficiencies and reduce energy costs
- decarbonise business practice, process and supply chains
- the ‘greening’ of work practices and staff behavioural/cultural change.
The grant application process will be in 2 stages, an initial Eligibility Check followed by a Full Application with supporting evidence that should include an independent energy audit and Sustainability Plan. These should detail a carbon/energy baseline and actions to reduce carbon emissions.
