£1,000 Grants to Help Reduce Transport Emissions

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to small and medium sized businesses in the South East to implement projects that will help reduce CO₂ emissions from transport. 50% match funding is required (if the project costs £1,500 for example, you will be able to apply for a grant of £750).

What can the grant be used for?

Grants can only be awarded for projects that will result in a demonstrable reduction in CO₂ emissions. Examples of projects that have been funded include:

• Video or web conferencing equipment
• Cycle rack or shelter
• A shower for people wanting to cycle to work
• Conversion of vehicles to run on alternative fuels
• Driver training
• Travel planning consultancy

Can I apply for a grant?

To be eligible for a grant, your organisation must:

• Have been trading for at least 1 year
• Turnover between £75,000 and £35,000,000
• Be based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, Medway, Oxfordshire, Surrey or Sussex
• Employ fewer than 250 people
• Not be owned by a larger company or group that does not meet these criteria

How do I apply or find out more?

Full programme and application details, FAQs and eligibility criteria can be found at: www.sustainableroutes.co.uk

The grants programme is being run by Ngage Solutions Ltd who are based in Saunderton in Buckinghamshire. The programme is part-funded by the European regional Development Fund.