Useful Links and Grants

National Grants Available for Businesses

Boiler upgrades for homes and small businesses

Government scheme to encourage small business owners and homeowners grants of up to £7,5000 to upgrade to low carbon heating systems until March 2028.

Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Check if you’re eligible – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Lincolnshire and Rutland Grants

North Kesteven small business grant (only north Kesteven)

Available for microbusinesses in North Kesteven, between 1-9 employees. Businesses from all sectors can apply but priority will be given to businesses operating

• Argi-food
• Low carbon
• Manufacturing
• Health & care
• Visitor economy
• Retail
• Defence and digital

North Kesteven Small Business Grant | Business Lincolnshire

Rutland County Council Small Business Grant

RCC grant aims to support small and medium businesses in rural areas of Rutland. Between £5000 – £20,000 to achieve one of the following objectives. Until March 31^st, 2025

• Business Growth
• Job creation
• Community cohesion
• Innovation
• Green growth
• Wider economic impact.

Rutland Rual Enterprise Grant

For small and medium businesses in rural areas of Rutland, can apply for grants of £5,000 and £20,000 (to fund 50% of the project costs). Applicants must demonstrate how their project will deliver business growth at least one of the following.

• Business growth
• Job creation
• Community cohesion
• Innovation
• Green growth
• Winder economic impact

Council launches Rutland Rural Enterprise Grant to boost local business | Rutland County Council

National Financial Support

Barclays SME lending fund – LOAN

SME lending fund | Barclays (home.barclays)

Lincoln university consultancy – free support for SME’s focusing on sustainability (Rebecca Mills)

Useful Information

PPN 06/21 Templates

To bid for major contacts SME’s must have a carbon reduction plan in please. The government has provided a template below and answers to frequency asked questions .

PPN-0621-Carbon-Reduction-Plan-Template-Jan22.odt (live.com)

PPN 06/21: Frequently asked questions – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Electric vehicle infrastructure grants for staff and fleets

The grant provides small and medium-sized businesses money off the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points and supporting infrastructure for their staff and fleet vehicles. – ending March 31^st (2025)

Electric vehicle infrastructure grant for staff and fleets – GOV-UK Find a grant (find-government-grants.service.gov.uk)

Workplace Charging Scheme – GOV-UK Find a grant (find-government-grants.service.gov.uk)