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Zero Waste Scotland is Scotland’s Circular Economy Body. Their strategic aim is to rewire Scotland’s economic system, increasing the uptake in business adopting or applying circular economy practices and, in turn, driving a reduction of our consumption of natural resources through increased circularity.

Zero Waste Scotland can offer small amounts of grant finance as a means of supporting projects aligned to their goal of rewiring Scotland’s economic system and accelerating the transition to a circular economy in Scotland.

Through ongoing work to stimulate, develop and support strategic opportunities, Circular Economy Accelerator Grants are available to enable earlier stage or developmental projects that require support to reach a point of commercial viability or investment readiness – including Research & Development (R&D) and trials/pilots.

They will consider investing in projects that are able to demonstrate a strong strategic fit with their Corporate Plan Objectives. Suitable projects must offer the potential to deliver at scale, be replicated across high impact sectors, industry and place and ultimately deliver benefits that can be measured beyond an individual organisation.

Further details regarding the grant's aim, objectives and criteria are available on their website.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

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Who can apply

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are registered with Companies House and meet the UK Government’s definition of an SME2.

• Large organisations

• Registered third sector organisations (including legally constituted organisations, registered charities, foundations, trusts, social enterprises, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and cooperatives); that conform to the UK Government’s definition of an SME3.  

• Public sector bodies and organisations (publicly funded bodies such as councils, academic institutions

When to apply

Applications are welcomed on an ongoing basis.

Applicants will be advised of the assessment timetable at the time of application.

How to apply

Visit the Zero Waste Scotland website to access a Stage 1 application form and supporting guidance documents.

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Community development and regeneration Community facilities Transport Education and training Environment Financial advice and support Heritage and building preservation Organisational development and capacity building Research Science and technology Energy

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities Voluntary sector organisations Urban communities

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