Kingston Green Business Challenge

What the fund cannot support:

• The fund is not aimed at start-up businesses that have been actively trading for less than 12 months.
• Funding cannot be used to service debt or staff costs.
• Business which do not have any control in undertaking any improvements due to the lease of premises
• Businesses that are part of large or national chains are not eligible. 
• More than one site per business when they have multiple premises in the Borough
• Interventions that might be considered a standard business enhancement that would be part of day-to-day business modernisation. 
• Initiatives that have an overall negative impact on the environment or are focussed on improving the efficiency of fossil-fuel and related technologies.

Is match funding required?

We do not demand match funding to be secured to apply for funding. However, projects that can demonstrate cash match funding are welcome and may help support your proposal during our shortlisting.

Important notes for all applicants

Kingston Council will share your contact details with Green Mark.

Assessment & Accreditation

We have appointed delivery partners Green Mark to undertake the Audits and provide you with support during the accreditation process.