Public Sector Grant Funding (PSDS & LCSF)

Secure funding and deliver decarbonisation with confidence.
Public sector funding schemes such as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) provide a critical route to unlocking capital for energy and heat decarbonisation projects. With strong competition and strict requirements, a well-structured approach is essential.

WHAT IS IT?
Government-backed funding programmes designed to support public sector organisations in developing and delivering decarbonisation projects.

  • PSDS provides capital funding for implementation

  • LCSF supports early-stage development such as heat decarbonisation plans and feasibility work

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU

  • Access to funding for both strategy and delivery

  • Reduced reliance on internal capital budgets

  • Clear requirements around carbon savings, governance and deliverability

  • Tight timelines and highly competitive application processes

HOW TRIBE HELP

  • Identifying the right funding route and timing

  • Developing LCSF-backed heat decarbonisation plans and project pipelines

  • Building robust PSDS applications with clear carbon and cost benefits

  • Carbon modelling and savings validation

  • Business case development and bid writing

  • Ensuring projects meet technical and commercial criteria

  • Supporting mobilisation, compliance and reporting post-award

OUTCOMES
Clear direction
Prioritised investment
Reduced long-term cost

WHAT IT UNLOCKS

  • Funded pathways from strategy through to delivery

  • Accelerated decarbonisation across your estate

  • Reduced energy costs and improved building performance

  • Confidence in securing and delivering funding-backed programmes

Turn funding opportunities into delivered decarbonisation projects