Energy Saving Trust
Low Emission Zone Support Fund for Businesses
A grant for micro businesses and sole traders near Scotland's planned low emission zones that dispose of a non-compliant vehicle and switch to cleaner transport. Funding is first come, first served.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Operating site within 20km of a planned low emission zone; vehicle must be non-compliant (e.g. Euro 3 or older petrol, Euro 5 or older diesel), owned before 17 September 2020, with current MOT and tax. Micro business: up to 9 FTE, turnover £632,000 or less or balance sheet up to £316,000. A further £1,000 is available for a cargo or eCargo bike after claiming the grant, via Travel Better for Businesses. Funding is subject to availability.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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Listed under Equipment, Energy and net zero, Scotland, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow
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