Low Carbon Dorset
UK GovernmentSouth West EnglandVaries
What it funds
Free support to help SMEs and community groups in the Dorset Council area reduce their carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and install renewable energy measures
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/low-carbon-dorset
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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