Green and net zero business grants
74 live grants, deadlines from 5 Aug 2026 to 1 Jan 2028. Updated daily.
Public funding is tilting hard towards businesses that cut carbon, save energy or help others decarbonise — through grants, vouchers and innovation competitions. But it's spread across national schemes, councils and Innovate UK, each with its own rules. Subvention brings the green funding together and matches the live grants to your company, with a link to every official source.
Grants change frequently — always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines with the funder via the linked source. Subvention does not guarantee funding.
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Search all 74 →- Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition - Round 2
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · up to £30.0m
Closes in 10 days
- BUILD UP Skills - National Platforms on energy efficiency skills for the clean energy transition
European Commission
Closes in 52 days
- Strengthening national frameworks for renewable and efficient heating and cooling in existing buildings
European Commission (LIFE Programme)
Closes in 52 days
- Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Households with On-Street Parking
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles · up to £500
Closes in 248 days
- Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles · up to £100k
Closes in 249 days
- Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles · up to £500
Closes in 249 days
What green and net zero grants fund
Funding in this space covers practical upgrades and innovation alike: low-carbon heating, energy efficiency, on-site renewables, electric-vehicle infrastructure, retrofitting, and the development of new clean technologies. Some schemes are vouchers or capital grants for kit you install; others are competitive R&D grants for greener products and processes.
Key green funding routes
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers grants (up to around £7,500) towards air- and ground-source heat pumps when replacing fossil-fuel heating in England and Wales. The Workplace Charging Scheme is a voucher covering a large share of the cost of EV charge points at business premises, across multiple sockets. Local net zero growth grants, run by some councils and Growth Hubs, contribute towards capital equipment, energy generation and low-carbon technology — commonly up to around £25,000. Innovate UK runs regular green-innovation competitions for energy, decarbonisation and the circular economy, and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund adds local decarbonisation support.
What Subvention covers
One search spans GOV.UK Find a Grant, Innovate UK and UKRI, the devolved agencies, regional Growth Hubs and council schemes — 49 sources, refreshed daily and colour-coded by region — so the green funding your business can actually use rises to the top. Because schemes here open, change and close often, every match links to the official page with the date we last checked it.
How the matching works
Enter your company name, confirm your sector and tick "net zero / green", and we return a ranked, explained shortlist — a score, the reason for each match, eligibility ticks and any risk flags. You see exactly why a grant fits and can go straight to the source to confirm and apply.
Free to search
Search and matching are free. One-off passes add saved grants, alerts and deadline reminders for when you're actively applying.
Net zero grants vs green grants — what's the difference?
In practice the terms overlap, and most funders use them interchangeably. "Green grants" is the broader label — covering energy efficiency, waste, water, nature and clean technology as well as carbon. "Net zero grants" point more specifically at cutting greenhouse gas emissions: heat pumps, EV charging, decarbonising heat and power, and low-carbon innovation. If you're searching for either, the same list applies here — Subvention matches your business to live UK green and net-zero funding regardless of which term a funder uses.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a difference between green grants and net zero grants?
- They overlap heavily and funders often use them interchangeably. "Green" is broader (energy, waste, water, nature, clean tech); "net zero" focuses on cutting carbon emissions specifically — heat pumps, EV charging, decarbonising heat and power. Subvention surfaces both on this page.
- What green grants are available for UK businesses?
- Routes include the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (heat pumps), the Workplace Charging Scheme (EV charge points), local net zero growth grants for equipment, and Innovate UK green-innovation competitions. Subvention matches the live ones to your company.
- Are there grants for heat pumps or EV chargers?
- Yes — the Boiler Upgrade Scheme supports heat pumps (up to around £7,500) and the Workplace Charging Scheme helps cover EV charge points at business premises. Confirm current rates and eligibility on each scheme's page.
- Can small businesses get net zero funding?
- Yes. Many local and national schemes are open to SMEs, from capital grants for energy-saving equipment to innovation funding for clean technology. Subvention flags which fit your size and region.
- How much are net zero grants worth?
- It ranges from a few thousand pounds in vouchers up to around £25,000 for local growth grants and much more for innovation competitions. Always confirm the amount on the funder's page.
- How often is the green funding list updated?
- Daily, across 49 sources — important here because energy and net zero schemes change frequently.
Grant data refreshed daily · page last reviewed 2026-07-26. Always confirm details with the funder.