Whether you run a small business in the area or you’re a homeowner trying to cut your energy bills, there’s been a reasonable amount of support on offer through East Lindsey District Council and national schemes. Some of it is still open.
For businesses: Grants4Growth
If you run a small or medium-sized business in East Lindsey and you’re looking to invest and grow, the Grants4Growth scheme is worth a look. It’s part of a £1.85 million pot of UKSPF funding allocated across the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership area, and it’s aimed squarely at local SMEs.
There are a few different grant levels depending on your size and what you’re spending on. Businesses can apply for up to £24,999, covering up to 30% of eligible costs for capital or revenue purchases. Smaller businesses with five or fewer employees have a simpler route available, with grants covering up to 50% of costs on spending up to £5,000.
To be eligible, your business needs to have been trading for at least 12 months, be classed as an SME, have a registered business bank account, and be based in East Lindsey. Worth checking the ELDC website for the current status of applications, as funding rounds do open and close.
Source: Grants4Gowth at East Lindsey
Energy support for businesses
In February 2026, East Lindsey District Council’s Executive Board considered a new ELIF-funded programme specifically aimed at helping local businesses make smarter energy decisions and investments. It’s a practical response to rising energy costs and the push toward greener operations, and it sits neatly alongside the broader East Lindsey Investment Fund priorities.
It’s worth contacting the council’s business support team directly to find out what’s available and whether your business qualifies, particularly if energy efficiency improvements are something you’ve been putting off because of cost.
Source: East Lindsey.
For households: ECO4 has closed, but options remain
The ECO4 scheme, which provided free insulation, heating upgrades and renewables for eligible households, officially closed on 31 March 2026.
That said, it’s not the end of the road for households struggling with energy costs. East Lindsey Council operates a Local Authority Flex (LA Flex) provision, which can refer households that don’t qualify for standard benefit-based schemes but are in fuel poverty, on low incomes, or have health conditions made worse by cold homes. It’s worth a call to the council’s housing or energy efficiency team to ask what’s still accessible.
On the bigger picture, almost 15% of households in the East Midlands experience fuel poverty, and a significant proportion of East Lindsey homes have poor EPC ratings. The pressure on local households is real, and the council has been pushing energy efficiency as a priority through its investment planning.
Source: East Lindsey District Council
LA Flex and current options: Great British Energy
The East Lindsey Investment Fund – the bigger picture
Both the business grants and the household energy support sit under the umbrella of the wider £10 million East Lindsey Investment Fund, which the council launched to drive investment across four areas: community development, the visitor economy, business support, and making the district more attractive overall.
The council set a balanced budget for 2026/27 in March 2026, allocating a further £10 million in grant funding to continue this work. It’s a signal that even in a tight financial climate for local authorities, East Lindsey is trying to keep money flowing into local businesses and communities rather than pulling back entirely.
Source: East Lindsey Investment Fund
East Lindsey Budget Announcement