Breckland 2035 Sustainability Strategy

What schemes are available for you to tackle climate-related issues?

If you are interested in taking more actions and want to reduce your business and personal carbon footprint, please take a look at the available schemes below:

Name of Grant/Scheme	Fund Purpose	How to Apply
Woodland Creation Planning Grant	To support the design of new woodland under the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG).	Further information and how to apply can be found on the GOV.UK website. (opens new window)
Woodland Trust MOREwoods	To help you design your woodland, create a bespoke species mix, supply the agreed trees and tree protection, and cover up to 75% of costs.	Further information and how to apply can be found on the Woodland Trust website. (opens new window)
Woodland Trust MOREhedges	To support new hedging projects more than 100 metres long	Further information and details on how to apply are available on the Woodland Trust website. (opens new window)
Woodland Trust Trees for your farm	To support to improve productivity and the environment on your farm.	How to apply and further information on the grant is available on the Woodland Trust website. (opens new window)
Woodland Trust Free trees for schools and communities	To make sure everybody in the UK has the chance to plant a tree	You can apply online through on Woodland Trust website. (opens new window)
Low-emission vehicles eligible for a plug-in grant	You can get a discount on the price of brand new low-emission vehicles through a grant the government gives to vehicle dealerships and manufactures	Information on how to apply can be found on the GOV.UK website. (opens new window)
Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS)	To provide grant funding of up to 75% towards the cost of installing electric vehicle chargepoints at domestic properties across the UK	Full information on the grant and how to apply can be found on the GOV.UK website. (opens new window)
Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)	To provide eligible applicants with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints	Apply for the scheme on the GOV.UK website. (opens new window)
On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS)	To have one of the best electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure networks in the world.	Guidance notes and an application form are available on the GOV.UK website. (opens new window)
Ecosurety Exploration Fund	To reduce the environmental impact of packaging, batteries or EEE through innovation or research in the UK	Apply online on the National Lottery Community Fund website. (opens new window)
Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)	To promote the use of renewable heat. Switching to heating systems that use eligible energy sources can help the UK reduce its carbon emissions and meet its renewable energy targets.	Further details can be found on the Ofgem website. (opens new window)
Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (CERF)	To support people who are most at risk form cold homes and high energy bills.	Further information on the scheme and how to apply can be found on the Energy Trust website. (opens new window)
Norfolk Warm Homes	To support residents live in a warmer home while enjoying smaller energy bills with reduced energy usage.	Information on the scheme and details on how to apply can be found on the Warmer Homes website. (opens new window)
Warm Home Discount Scheme	To support people on low incomes and pensioners.	To see if you qualify for the discount please visit the GOV.UK website. (opens new window)