In August 2023, the Scottish Government transferred lead responsibility for the Clyde Mission programme to Glasgow City Region and Argyll and Bute Council.
Part of this programme, the £25 million Clyde Mission Heat Decarbonisation Fund (CM-HDF) aims to offer grants towards capital expenses to public and private organisations to develop heat decarbonisation projects.
The fund will provide targeted investment within the Clyde Mission Corridor to accelerate heat decarbonisation, supporting the transition from fossil-fuel heating to low-carbon alternatives, and contributing to Regional and national carbon reduction targets.
The Clyde Mission Heat Decarbonisation Fund is currently closed for applications.
Application Guidance
More guidance on the Fund, including eligibility, the grants available, and information on the application process, can be found in the Heat Decarbonisation Fund Storymap.
The fund’s aims are:
- To stimulate capital funding for high impact heat decarbonisation projects in the Clyde corridor.
- To provide necessary funding to support heat decarbonisation projects.
- To offer targeted funding to bridge funding gaps and enhance the viability of eligible projects.
The fund is open to local authorities, other public sector organisations, and incorporated legal entities (e.g. limited companies, Community Interest Companies) within the Clyde Mission Corridor.
More guidance on the Fund, including eligibility, the grants available, and information on the application process, can be found in the Heat Decarbonisation Fund StoryMap.
You can submit an application for funding at any time. Applications will be assessed periodically over the year and deadlines prior to each assessment will be published below.
Deadlines
The first round will open for applications on 10 December 2025 and close on 27 February 2026 for assessment, with projects confirmed in late March 2026. Dates for future funding rounds will be announced.
Guidance and Application Documents
- Eligibility Test
- Application Guidance (PDF)
- Grant Application Form (PDF) (please note we would advise applicants to use the online application where possible)
- Fund’s Outline (StoryMap)
Applicants are advised to use the online Eligibility Test to check eligibility before applying.
If you would prefer to apply offline, you can download a PDF copy of the application form to print and complete. Please get in touch if you need a hard copy sent.
Supporting Documentation
Additional supporting documentation, such as the Offer of Grant template, will be provided in due course. Please get in touch if you would like this content emailed across in the interim.
Get in Touch
For more information about the Fund, to discuss your project before submitting, or for any questions, get in touch with the GCR Place team by emailing: ClydeMission@glasgow.gov.uk