Deadline: 30 June 2024
Apply for the Ashford Rural Energy Efficiency Grant that aims to facilitate energy efficiency projects in commercial premises in rural areas of the Ashford Borough.
Through this grant, Ashford Borough Council will support the purchase and installation of material or equipment that improves the energy efficiency of a business’ commercial property in the rural area. Examples of capital projects that the grant could support include:
- Retro-fitting insulation
- Installing LED or other energy efficient lighting systems
- Installation of double or secondary glazing
This grant cannot be used in conjunction with the Ashford Rural Energy Transition Grant. It can be used in conjunction with other financial support schemes available, subject to those other schemes allowing this, except any funding deriving from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Funding Information
- The maximum level of grant allowed under this scheme is £5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Micro, Small or Medium businesses with no more than 50 employees working at the subject site.
- The subject commercial premises must be located within the designated Rural area as defined under ‘Rural England Prosperity Fund’ by the Department for Environmental and Rural Affairs (Defra). Where the site or the wider land crosses across the designated area the Council reserves the right to assess these on a case by case basis.
- The business can demonstrate the need and the expected benefits of the works proposed.
- Individual landlords are eligible to apply for this funding.
For more information, visit Ashford Borough Council.
