Green business support programme
Help for Hackney businesses to improve the environmental sustainability and energy efficiency of their business and buildings.
The Hackney Green Business Support programme includes sustainability and energy efficiency audits, advice and resources and access to grants of up to £10,000.
It is available to Hackney-based businesses for projects that improve the sustainability and environmental performance of their operations and the buildings they operate from. Eligible grant funded works must be delivered by the end of March 2026.
This could mean financial support for improving your business locations’ insulation, heating systems, lighting, waste management, delivery modes, introducing renewable energy, and more.
Applications will need to be based on the recommendations of either Hackney Impact-delivered sustainability and energy audits or assessments carried out by a specialist advisor that can be verified by the Council. All applications must be accompanied by the report that sets out these recommendations.
Apply for up to £10,000 in grant funding to lower your business’ energy bills, waste and carbon footprint.
How do I apply?
To apply for the Hackney Green Business Grant Fund, you first need a completed sustainability and energy audit (see above).
Once done, you can complete the grant fund application. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Sunday 18 January 2026. Please read the grant fund prospectus for further guidance.
Supporting material must be sent to business@hackney.gov.uk with the subject line ‘Hackney Green Business Grant Fund Application’ by the deadline. This should include:
Project Budget containing key details of expected expenditure such as material cost, labour costs
Business accounts for the last two years (Financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25)
Statement of cashflow for the current financial year (2025/26)
Copies of the company bank statements for the last three months (i.e. Sep, Oct, Nov 2025)
Parent company accounts (where applicable)
Subsidy Control Disclosure Form (download and email this to business@hackney.gov.uk)
Company governance structure
Any available photos and plans of the premises/proposed works
Any quotes received for the planned works
Audit
Evidence of compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 reporting requirements (where applicable)
All supporting documents must be submitted by email before the application deadline.
In addition, any successful applicants will be required to provide Photographic ID for an in person check to confirm proof of identity.
If you have any queries regarding the fund and your business's potential eligibility, please contact business@hackney.gov.uk. We will aim to respond to all queries as soon as possible.
Please note that applications that are not supported by a sustainability and energy assessment report, or are made to fund general improvements to business premises, revenue spend or any other day-to-day costs, will not be considered. Applicants are also required to have at least three years remaining on their lease to ensure the grant achieves good value for money for the Council.
This fund supports the Council’s objective to deliver a fairer, greener and circular inclusive economy in partnership with Hackney residents and businesses. It builds on some of the recommendations from Hackney’s Climate Action Plan, which includes commitments to grow the green economy and support the transition to net-zero.