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Powering Local Businesses Sustainability Grant

Powering Local Businesses Sustainability Grant

£5,000 one-off grant (taxable); awarded annually, five grants per cycle.

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Applications open 21 July 2026 and close midnight 31 August 2026.

AMOUNT

£5,000 one-off grant (taxable); awarded annually, five grants per cycle.

AMOUNT

£5,000 one-off grant (taxable); awarded annually, five grants per cycle.

DEADLINE

Applications open 21 July 2026 and close midnight 31 August 2026.

DEADLINE

Applications open 21 July 2026 and close midnight 31 August 2026.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a UK-based small business with fewer than 50 employees, trading for at least 12 months, with a physical premises and a Companies House number or UTR.

You must be a UK-based small business with fewer than 50 employees, trading for at least 12 months, with a physical premises and a Companies House number or UTR.

You need a UK business bank account and must be able to clearly explain how you'll spend the grant on sustainability improvements. Only five grants of £5,000 are available per cycle.

You need a UK business bank account and must be able to clearly explain how you'll spend the grant on sustainability improvements. Only five grants of £5,000 are available per cycle.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Only five grants are awarded per cycle from what is likely to be a large national applicant pool.

The total pot is £25,000 split across five winners, making this highly competitive. Judges review all applications and their decision is final.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Check eligibility and prepare your sustainability plan — 1–2 hours

  2. Complete the online eligibility form and full application — 1–2 hours

  3. Submit before the deadline — By midnight 31 August 2026

WORTH KNOWING

You can apply for both the £5,000 cash grant and a free workplace EV charger from Pod in the same application — applying for both does not reduce your chances for either. Note that the cash grant is taxable and you are responsible for declaring and paying any tax due.

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