29th May 2023
HIE has launched their ‘Green Grant Fund’ which aims to support businesses in the tourism, creative industries and food and drink processing sectors, and social enterprises in any sector, across the Highlands and Islands to reduce or green their energy usage.
The funding is a non-repayable grant of up to £150,000 which will cover up to 50% of the total cost of a project. The minimum grant award is £25,000. Projects can include anything that helps businesses or social enterprises to reduce or green their energy usage and make progress towards achieving net zero carbon emissions, for example energy efficiency measures, renewables, active non-commuting business travel and waste management.
Expressions of interest is now open and you have until the 14th of July to apply. If you would like to discuss eligibility for the grant with one of the team, please email caithness.sutherland@hient.co.uk you can find out more information by visiting HERE.