The fund aims to support local businesses, cultural institutions, public sector bodies and community organisations to reduce their carbon emissions.
Westminster city council aims to hold two funding rounds in 2025/26 with the current round now open and closing on 18 July 2025.
Councillor Ryan Jude, cabinet for climate action, ecology, culture and air quality, said: “This funding represents a major opportunity for Westminster organisations to save money, reduce their carbon emissions, and play a role in creating a sustainable future.
“Our net-zero target shows how serious the council is, but I hope we can build on initiatives like the sustainable city charter to bring organisations big and small along with us on this journey.”
Grants will focus on key areas including city-wide decarbonisation, community-led energy projects and behaviour change programmes promoting greener living.
The grants are capped at £50,000, although certain exceptions may apply.
Through the fund, Westminster city council has previously given a grant of £120,000 to erect solar panels on Soho Hospital.
It also awarded over £250,000 to install LED lighting across St Marylebone School.
The second round of funding is expected to open in November 2025.
This funding is collected through the council’s carbon offsetting policy, as part of our city plan.
Last year, the council increased its carbon price as part of the retrofit first policy, to encourage new buildings that use little or no operational carbon in their operations.
More information about the fund and application criteria can be found on the council’s website.
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