The Plugged in Communities Grant Fund supports community transport operators in Scotland to replace a community transport vehicle with a zero-emission alternative, to support community trips and services.
Grants are available to cover the following zero-emission vehicles:
- Cars
- MPVs
- Minibuses
- Vans
Funding also covers any necessary accessibility adaptations and charging infrastructure.
Who can apply?
- Applicants must be a registered community transport organisation or operator in Scotland who have been operating for at least 12 months (Any operators running less than 12 months can be assessed on a case-by-case basis)
- Applicants must have a UK bank account
- Applicants must be providing community transport services
- Applicants must commit to providing appropriate charging or powering infrastructure to support the running of the zero-emission vehicle. This can include public or shared access
- Applicants must be committed to providing quarterly monitoring reports to Energy Saving Trust that detail miles driven, number of journeys and customers of the funded zero-emission vehicle
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate that receipt of additional funding will not breach new Public Subsidy rules
- Applicants must ensure that any vehicle ordered is delivered and any charge points installed and claimed by 12 March 2027.
When to apply
Currently open for applications.
How to apply
Please complete their online application form
Please note that it cannot be saved and must be completed.
