# Fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fund-to-help-businesses-switch-to-green-vehicles/
- Published: 2026-10-23T10:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T11:27:35+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Science (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr62ydqjvg9lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Science

## Key points

- Bradford has launched a £2m green vehicle grant fund.
- Heavy-duty vehicle grants can reach £16,000.
- Small businesses and organisations can apply.

## Summary

Bradford Council has launched a £2m grant scheme to help small businesses and other organisations switch to cleaner vehicles. The programme aims to support fleet upgrades and help businesses manage rising fuel costs, while contributing to cleaner air.

Applicants can seek up to £16,000 for heavy-duty vehicles or £4,500 for light-duty vehicles. The fund is part of the council’s Clean Air programme and is funded by the Labour government. Council leader Stephen Place has also said Reform UK plans to scrap Clean Air Zone charges while keeping the zone; a local business representative welcomed the grants, saying fleet decarbonisation is on many firms’ agenda.

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