Five £5,000 sustainability grants and five free EV workplace chargers for small businesses
Applications open on Tuesday!
Is your business looking to become more sustainable?
In partnership with Enterprise Nation, we're offering five £5,000 grants to help small businesses invest in sustainability improvements. Best of all, this is a grant, not a loan, so there's nothing to repay.
The scheme opens on 21st July and applications will remain open until 31st August.
Check back here on Tuesday to access the application form.
Who's eligible?
We've designed this grant programme to be as accessible as possible for small business owners.
To apply, you simply need to:
- Own a business
- Operate from a business premises
- Demonstrate how you'd use the funding to make your business more sustainable
You can view the full eligibility criteria on the application form and on the T&Cs on Tuesday.
What can I use the grant for?
The short answer: it's up to you.
If you believe the investment will make your business premises more sustainable, we want to hear about it.
Need some inspiration? Here are just a few examples:
- Switching to more sustainable stock for your shop
- Upgrading to energy-efficient refrigeration for your deli
- Investing in an electric vehicle for local deliveries
- Installing solar panels on your farm
- Improving insulation in your pub to reduce heat loss
- Contributing towards an air source heat pump for your veterinary practice
We're looking for creative ideas from a wide range of businesses, so don't be afraid to think outside the box.
How do I apply?
We know small business owners are busy, so we've kept the application process straightforward.The application form gives you the opportunity to explain why your business should receive funding. You can do this through either a written application and the opportunity to submit a short video.
We recommend setting aside around 15 minutes to complete the form so you can give it the time it needs.
How can I get a free EV pod workplace charger?
Alongside the grants, we're also giving away five free EV pod workplace chargers.
To be considered, simply complete the same application form and select the EV charger option.
Please note that the eligibility criteria for the charger differs slightly from the grant. For example, the charger must be installed at your business premises.
You can view the full charger eligibility criteria here - check back on Tuesday.
Why is EDF small business offering free grants and chargers?
At EDF Small Business, we're committed to helping small businesses grow sustainably.
Through initiatives such as our Advice Hub, partnerships with organisations including Wadi with their Sustainability Tool and Perse with their free personalised energy efficiency reports and our Powering Local Businesses campaign with Enterprise Nation, we're working to support the UK's small business community.
This grant programme is another way we're helping businesses take practical steps towards a more sustainable future through our Powering Local Businesses campaign.
What's the small print?
We're committed to running a transparent and fair process.
You can view the full terms and conditions here - check back on Tuesday.
There's no catch. We simply want to support small businesses on their sustainability journey, and these grants and chargers are one way we're delivering on that commitment.
