East Midlands Combined County Authority & Nottingham City Council

Business Energy Efficiency Grant

£2,500 to £50,000No closing date statedDerby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire onlyCovers 40% of costs

Grants to help small and medium-sized businesses in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire invest in energy-saving equipment, technology and processes. Requires matched funding of at least 60% from the business.

What it pays for

  • Energy and net zero
  • Equipment
  • Digital

Conditions to know about

Must be an eligible SME with premises, or plans to locate to premises, in the named areas. Trading at least 12 months. Must fund at least 60% of eligible project costs. Must show financial viability and need for grant. Less than £315,000 public subsidy in current and previous two financial years, including this grant.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

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Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
The funder’s wording
Be an eligible SME with premises, or plans to locate to premises, in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham or Nottinghamshire
You are a company or partnership
The funder’s wording
The Business Energy Efficiency Grant can help eligible small and medium-sized businesses across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire make those improvements.
The business has fewer than 250 people

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Source: East Midlands Growth Hub: access to local finance. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Equipment, Energy and net zero, Digital, England, Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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