Funding and Grants

Funding and Grants for Residents

Applying for funding can be a daunting and complex process for businesses and residents alike and we have therefore compiled some information about grants which are currently available in your area for making energy efficiency improvements to your home.  

If you want to explore the options for improving the energy efficiency of your home and find the right grant for you please visit Find energy grants for your home (Help to Heat) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 

You may also wish to consider a loan through Green Deal: Energy saving for your home: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Home Upgrade Grants 

The South & East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership also offer a Green Homes Grants Scheme (HUG) for residents and are keen to work with you to help you save money on your utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint. This scheme is not just for those in receipt of means tested benefits.  

The eligibility criteria for applying for a Home Upgrade Grant are:-

• A property EPC rating of E, F, or G

• A household income of less than £31,000 per year 

• No available mains gas connection in your area

Please follow the link below to apply or find out more about this grant.   

Green Home Grants Local Authority Delivery Scheme - East Lindsey District Council (e-lindsey.gov.uk)

If you have any queries regarding the grant scheme, please feel free to contact greenhomesgrants@e-lindsey.gov.uk or call 01507 613573.

Funding and Grants for Businesses

Paying for energy can be expensive however, sometimes investing in your business to achieve savings in your energy costs over time, can be very worthwhile. These types of investment can often be offset against Corporation Tax and you may find the payback is quicker and better than you might expect, with extra benefits such as improving your environmental performance.  

If you are a business owner and would like to explore the funding options available to you, please use the Find a Grant service available on the link below:- 

https://www.businesslincolnshire.com/start-and-grow-my-business/grant-and-support-finder/find-a-grant-service 

Innovate UK also offer a variety of funding opportunities for innovation and research projects which you can explore on the link below https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/?filter_council%5B%5D=822 

Grants 4 Growth 

South & East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership provide funding and advice for businesses to grow through their Grants 4 Growth Scheme, which you can apply to using the link below:-

Grants4Growth - South Holland District Council (sholland.gov.uk)

The eligibility criteria for applying for a Grant for Growth are that your business must:-

• Be classed as an entity involved in economic activity and must have been trading for at least 12 months.

• Trade through a Business Bank Account.

• Be classed as a Small or Medium sized enterprise (SME). This means it must have less than 250 employees, a turnover of less than £40 million and a balance sheet of less than £35 million.

• Not be more than 25% owned by a larger company and if the business is part of a group then all parents and subsidiaries must be included when calculating number of employees, turnover and balance sheet totals.

• Have premises located in East Lindsey, Boston or South Holland and any equipment purchased with help of a grant must be homed in this area too.