Swansea Local Growth Fund — Carbon Reduction Grant
Swansea Council (UK Local Growth Fund in Wales)
Worth
Up to £30,000
Deadline
Rolling - no fixed deadline
Type of funding
Grant
Where
Wales (Swansea)
What it is
A grant of up to £10,000, or up to £30,000 for projects showing particularly good value for money (50% of costs), from Swansea Council for existing Swansea businesses cutting carbon emissions and energy costs through low-carbon generation, energy efficiency or process changes.
Checked 9 Nov 2026 on swansea.gov.uk: the council's 7 October 2026 announcement says businesses can apply; email businessswansea@swansea.gov.uk. Normally up to £10,000, and up to £30,000 for projects with particularly good value for money, at 50% of costs. The council notes 'The availability of funding can change on a regular basis'.
Official sourceWho can apply
A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Swansea Council (UK Local Growth Fund in Wales) decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.
- Business based in Wales
- Business in the Swansea council area
- Your project cuts carbon emissions and energy costs
You cannot apply if
- Not yet trading (it's for existing businesses)
- You can't fund half the project
Common questions
- Is Swansea Local Growth Fund — Carbon Reduction Grant open for applications?
- Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.
- How much is Swansea Local Growth Fund — Carbon Reduction Grant worth?
- Up to £30,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
- Who runs Swansea Local Growth Fund — Carbon Reduction Grant, and where is it available?
- Swansea Council (UK Local Growth Fund in Wales) runs it. It is available in Wales (Swansea).
Does your business qualify?
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Swansea Council (UK Local Growth Fund in Wales)
Information, not financial advice; eligibility is decided by the funder. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Schemes change — confirm details on the official page before applying.
