Horsham District based small businesses will soon be able to apply for up to £5,000 to help fund their climate-friendly projects through Horsham District Council’s Green LEAP grant scheme. Applications open Friday 10 April 2026 at midday.
Funding is limited, therefore businesses are encouraged to prepare their business plans now and get their applications in early.
Green LEAP was launched in 2024 as an extension of the Council’s popular LEAP Small Business Grant Scheme. Since then, Green LEAP has funded some 32 climate-friendly business projects to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions and become more sustainable by switching to renewable energy solutions, replacing machinery with climate friendly alternatives and implementing new processes to reduce waste.
A Horsham District Council spokesperson said:
“Our Enterprise team are dedicated to actively nurturing local businesses to develop, drive economic growth and secure green prosperity. The Green LEAP grants provide businesses with the opportunity to futureproof their businesses by enabling them to become more climate friendly and sustainable.
“I would strongly advise that businesses take advantage and consider applying early for this fantastic grant scheme.’’
H2Ogeo, a Horsham-based specialist hydrogeology consultancy, received a Green LEAP grant which enabled them to innovate a live river restoration project. This helped to build a high-quality dataset and showcase practical climate-resilience work happening in Horsham District.
They commented:
‘’Thanks to Horsham District Council’s Green LEAP Grant, H2Ogeo has been able to deploy two automated groundwater elevation monitoring devices on the River Adur. The project tracks ditch and river interactions, generating high-resolution data that supports restoration and climate adaptation.
“The Green LEAP funding enabled H2Ogeo to turn local investment into measurable environmental outcomes.”
The next round of Green LEAP funding opens to applications on Friday 10 April 2026 at midday and will close on midday Monday 20 April 2026.
Find out more about eligibility requirements and the application process on the Council’s website at: LEAP Small Business Grants | Horsham District Council