Our Roadmap to 2030
12 Sep 2024
Industrial Zone Decarbonisation Plans – Apply by 14/10/24
Apply for grant funding to create decarbonisation plans for your industrial zone. If your local authority is considering applying and needs support with stakeholder engagement, please contact SWM as we…
18 Jun 2024
Supply Chain Accelerator – Apply by 30/07/24
A £50million fund to help catalyse UK supply chain capacity and capability for offshore wind. Apply by 30 July 2024. To further growth in UK Offshore Wind, simultaneous investment in…
12 Jun 2024
JLR Innovation Challenge – Apply by 31/07/24
A £90,000 prize pot will be awarded to successful innovations – divided across one winner and two runners-up. Apply by 31 July 2024. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) are reimagining a…
16 May 2024
Water efficiency help for businesses in the Midlands
A project has been launched that will see 100 business sites across a large portion of the Midlands undergo free water efficiency audits and improvements. Information A project has been…
2 May 2024
Severn Trent Community Fund
From 2020, Severn Trent are giving away more than £10m over the next five years to support new projects by local charities and community groups in the Severn Trent region…
28 Mar 2024
Rural Community Green Spaces to be Rejuvenated Through New Government Investment
The new Fund of up to £7m will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-fingered. Community orchards, kitchen gardens, and natural play areas…
7 Feb 2024
The Community Energy Fund is now open
The Community Energy Fund (CEF) is a £10m grant scheme for urban and rural communities to develop energy services to benefit their local area. Apply by 16 February 2024. Community…
6 Feb 2024
The Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme is open to applications – Apply by 20/02/24
£20m funding round now open for charities and community energy groups through the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme. Apply by 20 February 2024. The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy…
29 Jan 2024
Small Grants Programme from Sport England – Apply by 31/03/24
The Small Grants Programme seeks to develop opportunities for communities to get more people physically active. New projects will be supported through providing National Lottery funding of between £300 and…
23 Jan 2024
Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects (UK) – Apply by 30/04/24
Primary and secondary schools in the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support projects and activities aimed at addressing climate change and biodiversity issues. Apply by…
23 Jan 2024
CLIMATES: Supply chain innovations for rare earths – Apply by 13/03/24
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4m for collaborative R&D projects on circular critical materials supply chains. Apply by 13 March 2024. Innovate UK, part…
18 Dec 2023
Farming Innovation Programme: Research Starter round 4 – EoI
Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of up to £850,000 for feasibility projects to improve productivity, sustainability resilience and move the agricultural sector to net zero. …
8 Nov 2023
West Midlands Net Zero Grants
£15.5m of grant funding is available to businesses within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Does your business qualify for a net zero grant? The need to reduce energy demand…
6 Nov 2023
WMCA Community Environment Fund
The Community Environment Fund has launched, with £1m of grant funding available to support communities in delivering initiatives that improve the environment and people’s lives. The Government has awarded £70…
25 Sep 2023
Increase Flood Resilience with Natural Flood Management Funding – Apply by 10/11/23
Natural Flood Management uses natural processes to reduce the risk of flooding. These measures protect, restore, and mimic the natural functions of catchments, floodplains and the coast to slow and…
24 Jul 2023
DIATOMIC Accelerator – Apply by 10/09/23
New technologies and ideas are sought to improve housing, parks and waste management services in Birmingham. Apply by 10 September 2023. The opportunity The DIATOMIC Accelerator programme is focused on…
24 Jul 2023
Clean Futures Accelerator – Apply by 10/09/23
Get support and funding for new ideas to help the West Midlands lead the way on green transport. Apply by 10 September 2023. The opportunity Transport represents a huge opportunity…
22 May 2023
Co-op Local Community Fund – Apply by 11/06/23
Co-op support projects that help make communities fairer for everyone. You can apply if you’re a not-for-profit group, wanting to fund a specific project that benefits your local community. Apply…
9 May 2023
Sky Zero Footprint Fund – Apply by 26/05/23
The Sky Zero Footprint Fund is an award winning £2 million advertising fund designed to help brands accelerate and amplify initiatives that drive positive behavioural change and create tangible impact…
28 Apr 2023
Net Zero Living Digital Accelerator round 1 – Apply by 07/06/23
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5 million to develop digital applications to solve challenges in delivering net zero for places. This funding is part…
22 Apr 2023
Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure scheme – Apply by 26/05/23
The UK Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund supports local authorities in England to work with the chargepoint industry, to improve the roll out and commercialisation of local charging…
27 Mar 2023
Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds 2023 – Apply by 15/05/23
Grant funding will be made available to stimulate the development and testing of new ideas that can help improve the ecological condition of woodlands, and their resilience to climate change,…
11 Mar 2023
Energy Saving Trust Foundation grants – Apply by 28/04/23
Grants are for up to £40k over two years. Eligible charities need to be based in the West Midlands and have an annual income of less than £1m. The application…
11 Mar 2023
Energy Affordability Fund – Apply by 27/03/23
Strengthening affordable warmth services across National Grid’s network area. Applications are open, and they close on 27 March 2023. Project duration: January 2016 ongoing The Energy Affordability Fund works with organisations…