We are happy to announce that the Green Impact Fund is now open for Expressions of Interest and Applications.
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.
The grant scheme will support local business and community organisations in the Devon and Torbay area to implement decarbonisation measures, reduce energy use and lower their carbon footprint for more sustainable operations.
Capital grants ranging from £5,000 up to £49,999 will be available for capital projects. The Green Impact Fund will fund up to 80% of eligible costs (for revenue-generating organisations) and up to 100% of eligible costs (for non-profit organisations). Awarded grants must be spent by 31 March 2025.
The deadline for applications is Friday 29 November 2024.
Objectives:
- 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
Please visit the website for further details and the application guidance.