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Transport Grants and Funding

The UK transport sector is undergoing unprecedented transformation as the government pushes towards net-zero targets by 2050, creating substantial funding opportunities for small businesses developing electric vehicle infrastructure, sustainable logistics solutions, and innovative mobility technologies. Major funding bodies including Innovate UK, the Department for Transport, and regional Combined Authorities are actively supporting everything from last-mile delivery innovations to smart traffic management systems, with particular emphasis on decarbonisation and digital integration.

Showing 20 of 24 grants · Last updated: 25 March 2026

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Projects must have total eligible costs between £100,000 and £1 million. Funding covers up to 70% for micro/small organisations, 60% for medium, and 50% for large organisations. Up to £121 million is available across all three strands of the competition.Upcoming

Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7: Feasibility Studies

UK registered businesses can apply for funding to carry out feasibility studies ... Sign in to read more

UK WideMaritimeClean Technology+4 more

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70% of chargepoint and civil costs, up to £1 million across all sites (window 1, 2026/27). £28 million available in window 1; £38 million in window 2.Upcoming

Depot Charging Scheme

This grant helps UK fleet operators install electric vehicle charging infrastruc... Sign in to read more

UK WideTransportLogistics+4 more

GOV.UK Find a Grant

Share of up to £150 million total fundOpen

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure Round Two: Electric Power

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £150 million to develop, deploy and... Sign in to read more

UK WideMaritimeClean Energy+3 more

Up to £30 million per project (no more than £20 million to a single participant); funding rates of 25–70% of eligible costs depending on organisation size and project type. Total competition pot is a share of up to £150 million.Upcoming

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency

This grant offers a share of up to £150 million for UK-registered organisations ... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideMaritimeClean Energy+4 more

NI Business Info

Up to £30 million per project (max £20 million per single participant). Funding rates: 70% for micro/small (industrial research), 60% for medium, 50% for large; or 45%/35%/25% respectively for experimental development projects. Share of up to £150 million total fund.Upcoming

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power

This UK-wide competition offers a share of up to £150 million for collaborative ... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideMaritimeClean Energy+4 more

NI Business Info

Up to £30 million grant per project (max £20 million per single participant), with total eligible project costs between £6 million and £60 million. Funding rate: up to 70% for micro/small (industrial research), 60% for medium, 50% for large; or up to 45% for micro/small (experimental development), 35% for medium, 25% for large.Upcoming

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels

This UK government competition offers up to £150 million for collaborative proje... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideMaritimeClean Energy+4 more

NI Business Info

Share of up to £150 million total funding potOpen

Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: energy efficiency

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £150 million to develop, deploy and... Sign in to read more

UK WideMaritimeClean Energy+3 more

Up to £50,000 for up to 20 teams to develop ideas; up to £450,000 for up to 10 teams to pilot solutionsOpen

Ofwat Water Discovery Challenge – £4m Open Competition

Ofwat has launched the Water Discovery Challenge, a £4 million open-access compe... Sign in to read more

DevonEnglandExeter+6 moreEnergyTransport+7 more

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

Up to 90% of training costs funded for employers upskilling existing staffRolling

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps offer funded training courses for adults aged 19... Sign in to read more

DevonEnglandExeter+5 moreConstructionTransport+4 more

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

Investment amounts vary; examples include £130k and £250k packages. Total fund has enabled over £50m of investment including private sector co-investment.Rolling

Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) – Net Zero and Low Carbon Investment

The British Business Bank's regional funds — MEIF (covering the Midlands) and NP... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandMidlands+4 moreClean EnergyLow Carbon+6 more

Worcestershire Growth Hub

Up to £2,500 for small vans (up to 2.5 tonnes), up to £5,000 for larger vans (up to 4.25 tonnes), £4,000 for electric taxis, up to £50,000 for wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and £500 for electric motorbikesOpen

Government Plug-in Vehicle Grants Extended

The UK Government has extended the Plug-in Vehicle Grant until at least 2027, pr... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+1 moreTransportLogistics+2 more

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Free training and upskilling programme — no cost to participantsOpen

AI Skills Hub

The UK AI Skills Hub connects employers and workers with free AI training materi... Sign in to read more

DerbyDerbyshireEast Midlands+4 moreAgricultureFood Processing+6 more

D2N2 Growth Hub

Funding and support available — specific amounts not specifiedRolling

BridgeAI – AI Adoption Funding and Support Programme

BridgeAI is an Innovate UK programme that helps businesses in agriculture, const... Sign in to read more

EnglandHaltonKnowsley+7 moreAgricultureConstruction+3 more

Growth Platform Liverpool

Funded through the Department for Education's National Skills Fund; specific funding amounts not statedRolling

Become a Provider of Skills Bootcamps in the West of England

The West of England Combined Authority is inviting training providers to deliver... Sign in to read more

Bath and North East SomersetBristolEngland+5 moreConstructionLogistics+9 more

West of England Combined Authority

Free six-week construction training available for those aged 19+; free 16-18 photocard for bus, train and tram travel saving up to 50%Open

West Midlands Youth Plan – Employment & Skills Support

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Youth Plan provides a range of emplo... Sign in to read more

BirminghamCoventryDudley+7 moreConstructionEducation+2 more

West Midlands Combined Authority

Part of a £100m national programme (2022–25) with an additional £30m for 2025/26 split across three regions; individual grant amounts not specifiedRolling

West Midlands Innovation Accelerator

The West Midlands Innovation Accelerator is a £100m+ R&D investment programme le... Sign in to read more

BirminghamCoventryDudley+7 moreHealthtechMedtech+6 more

West Midlands Combined Authority

Varies by programme; a new £50m innovation fund has been announced for the regionRolling

West Midlands Economy and Innovation Programmes

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) runs a range of economy and innovati... Sign in to read more

BirminghamCoventryDudley+7 moreManufacturingDigital+4 more

West Midlands Combined Authority

Projects must have total eligible costs between £3 million and £15 million. Funding rates: up to 70% for micro/small (industrial research), 60% for medium, 50% for large; or up to 45% for micro/small (experimental development), 35% for medium, 25% for large.Upcoming

Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7: Deployment Trials

This grant provides funding of up to £121 million (shared across three strands) ... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideMaritimeClean Technology+4 more

NI Business Info

50–70% of eligible project costs, with total eligible project costs between £750,000 and £6 million. Up to 70% for micro/small organisations, 60% for medium, 50% for large.Upcoming

Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7: Pre-deployment trials

This competition provides funding for UK-registered businesses leading collabora... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideMaritimeClean Technology+4 more

NI Business Info

Up to 50% of the cost of an approved retrofit solution (maximum varies by vehicle and solution chosen)Rolling

Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund

This fund helps Scottish microbusinesses and sole traders retrofit non-compliant... Sign in to read more

AberdeenDundeeEdinburgh+3 moreTransportLogistics+2 more

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