ICNZ supports collaborative and individual efforts to accelerate decarbonisation across Orkney, Shetland, and the Outer Hebrides. This page highlights the latest funding calls available to communities, businesses, and researchers.
Current Opportunities
Cooke Community Benefit Fund
Summary: Support of a variety of local-led events, activities, and community projects that reflect Cook Aquaculture corporate and team values:
- Belonging to a ‘greater’ family
- Respect for people and their hard work
- Betterment of individuals and communities
- Accountability on land and at sea
Deadline: open
UK Government Electric vehicle infrastructure grant for staff and fleets
Summary: The grant provides small and medium-sized businesses money off the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and supporting infrastructure for their staff and fleet vehicles.
Deadline: 31 March 2026
UK Government Workplace Charging Scheme
Summary: Grant to provide support towards the costs of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of electric vehicle chargepoints at eligible places of work.
Deadline: 31 March 2026
The Pebble Trust
Summary: Support of projects that align with Pebble Trust charitable goals, especially those aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and finite resources. The project should address the climate crisis and promote sustainable living within the planet's resource limits. Pebble Trust are particularly interested in:
- Grassroots organisations challenging unsustainable practices
- Applicants focused on equality, equity, and fairness
- Small to medium projects where the funding significantly impacts the project's success
Deadline: Applications are accepted at any time of year – there are no set periods or deadlines.
TalEntEd
Summary: The TalEntEd Programme supports businesses and third-sector organisations in Orkney, Shetland, and the Outer Hebrides working on emerging innovations—new or improved products, services, or processes.
Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future
Summary: The fund seeks projects that link climate efforts to everyday interests—like arts, sports or wellbeing - and that deliver real, scalable impact. Applicants must be diverse partnerships (including at least one climate-expert partner if not climate-led), demonstrate lasting outcomes, and include effective outreach and storytelling strategies.
Deadline: 17 December 2025
17 December 2025
Regional Community Benefit Fund
Summary: SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund supports transformative projects across northern Scotland focused on three themes
People (skills and employability)
Place (community, culture, heritage)
Alleviating Fuel Poverty
The fund aims to deliver long-lasting benefits for multiple communities as part of SSEN’s wider investment in the region.
Deadline: 19 November 2025
HIE R&D Grant Funding
Summary: HIE’s research and development (R&D) grant funding supports all sizes of businesses to develop new products, services, or processes—especially those with clear market potential beyond the Highlands and Islands, strong commercialisation plans, and strategies for IP protection. Applicants must match a significant portion of project costs and meet HIE’s fair work standards.
Deadline: March 2026
SSE - Suprness Community Fund
Summary: SSE operates the Spurness Wind Farm on the Orkney Isles and supports nearby communities through the SSE Spurness Community Investment Fund. The fund backs projects that enhance local skills, develop community assets, and promote inclusion, particularly for young and elderly residents. It also encourages environmental stewardship and community-led initiatives that strengthen the local economy and secure the island’s future.
Deadline: Open