Businesses, organisations and public services
Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) Fund
To help Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with coaches or Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to get ready for the launch of the Clean Air Zone, we have secured a £10.05 million Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) Fund.
Eligible businesses must be able to evidence they are:
- based within the Clean Air Zone, wider Birmingham or West Midlands area, and
- conducting commercial operations within the Clean Air Zone
Road Freight Transport for Hire or Reward Operators
For Road Freight Transport for Hire or Reward Operators, funding can be for a mixture of:
- retrofit costs
- relocation costs
- exit lease costs
The funding available is capped at approximately £85,000 and is subject to eligibility - a maximum of €100,000 per SME (de minimis state aid for the current and previous 2 financial years).
Non-Road Freight Transport for Hire or Reward Operators
For Non-Road Freight Transport for Hire or Reward Operators, funding can be for a mixture of:
- purchase costs
- lease costs
- retrofit costs
- relocation costs
- exit lease costs
The funding available is capped at approximately £170,000 and is subject to eligibility - a maximum of €200,000 per SME (de minimis state aid for the current and previous 2 financial years).