Public sector funding
Financial support for public sector organisations
There are a few funding schemes which are dedicated to supporting the public sector to reduce their carbon emissions in line with the UK government’s 2050 net-zero target.
In recent years, these schemes have been released, usually in phases and under a timed application period, to provide financial support against the delivery of efficiency and heat decarbonisation projects.
Inspired already work with over 1,200 public sector organisations, helping many of them to reduce their carbon footprint on their path to net-zero, so we are well equipped to support your organisation with any applications and project fulfilment.
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
The Government has announced that there will be no further funding for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), although they will fulfil the delivery of funding that has already been awarded.
Inspired will continue to support projects that have already been awarded funding.
You can read more about the PSDS here.
If you would like to learn more about how Inspired can help you meet your net-zero and sustainability goals, please contact us today at [email protected].
Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF)
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has made funding available to help public sector organisations in developing plans to reduce their heating-related carbon emissions. The LCSF scheme will provide financial support to help approved applicants to create or improve their Heat Decarbonisation Plan.
Inspired has a great success rate on submitted applications to the LCSF scheme. Funding is usually awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it is really important to submit your application as soon as possible once the application window opens.
DESNZ has announced there will be no funding for the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund in 2025/26. The announcement does not indicate whether the scheme will be reopened next year or withdrawn completely. Inspired will keep clients informed of any updates to the scheme.
HDP for Bedford College Group
Bedford College Group needed to produce a Heat Decarbonisation Plan for selected sites where they had received funding for projects under the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
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To discuss an application, check your eligibility, or understand more about the funding options available to your organisation, please speak to one of our experts.