Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) is offering local businesses the chance to apply for up to £3,000 of funding to reduce their carbon footprints and work towards a greener future.
The Green Grant Scheme is designed to help businesses in the borough invest in solutions which will increase their sustainability in the long term, which could include adopting green transport solutions such as e-bikes, or installing energy-efficient systems such as LED lighting, solar panels or heat pumps.
All local businesses are invited to a launch night on Thursday 12 June where they can learn more about the grant and how to submit a successful application. The event is taking place at the Oadby & Wigston Borough Council Offices. For more information, or to RSVP to the launch event, businesses should contact business@oadby-wigston.gov.uk.
OWBC has made a pot of £30,000 available, funded by UK Government, in total for the scheme. Funding of £500 – £3,000 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible businesses who have a premises and demonstrate they meet all of the application criteria. Applications will close on 30 September 2025, or earlier if the allocation is spent.
Councillor Lee Bentley, deputy leader of OWBC, said: “We are delighted to introduce the Green Grant Scheme as part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our borough’s carbon footprint.
“Supporting local businesses to become more sustainable is an important goal of our new Climate Change Strategy and also supports the UK Government’s goal of a Net Zero economy by 2050.
“As well as the environmental boost this funding could make a real, economic difference to local businesses by allowing them to install more efficient systems, leading to lower overheads and increased profits.
“This is a great opportunity for our businesses, and I really encourage them to come along to the launch night on Thursday 12 June to learn more and think about applying.”
