Funding schemes available to eligible organisations based in Stafford Borough or those looking to relocate into the area are listed below.
Whatever your sustainability plans are, such as:
- adapting premises to reduce energy costs
- purchasing energy efficient equipment
- ‘green’ skilling your staff
- undertaking product energy reduction innovation
- introducing more efficient manufacturing techniques
There may be some funding available.
Made Smarter
Manufacturing and engineering SMEs in the West Midlands can access tailored support through this programme, helping them adopt new digital technologies to boost productivity and efficiency.
The scheme offers specialist advice, a personalised digital action plan, and up to 50% match funding (up to £20,000) for equipment or expert support. It also includes Digital Transformation Workshops and an exclusive Leadership Development Course.
Boosting manufacturing in the West Midlands (madesmarter.uk)
Green Loan Scheme
For businesses based in Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire who wish to spread the cost of implementing energy efficient measures to their premises.
A Green Loan of 100% (ranging from £5,000 - £200,000) interest free is available to eligible businesses who have had or are undergoing an energy assessment.
Green Loan Scheme (sben.co.uk)
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure grants for businesses, workplaces and landlords
Workplace Charging Scheme (gov.uk)
Electric vehicle infrastructure grants for staff and fleets (gov.uk)
Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords: Who can apply (gov,uk)
The Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme
Funding is available to farmers and land managers within an AONB, National Park in England or the Broads.