Low Emission Zone Support Fund: how to apply

Eligibility: householders

To be eligible, you must:

• live within 40km of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Scotland
• own a vehicle that does not meet LEZ standards and is not declared off the road (SORN) - use the vehicle checker to confirm
• have owned the vehicle for at least 12 months
• have no outstanding finance on the vehicle
• receive one of the following benefits:
  • Adult disability payment
  • Attendance allowance
  • Carer's allowance
  • Child disability payment
  • Child tax credit
  • Council tax benefit (excluding the 25% single person discount)
  • Disability living allowance
  • Employment and support allowance
  • Housing benefit
  • Income-based jobseeker's allowance
  • Income support
  • Pension credit
  • Personal independence payment
  • Universal credit
  • Working tax credit

You can only claim for one vehicle per property.

Travel Better Fund: households

If your scrapping application is successful, you may also be able to claim towards greener travel options.

Each adult in your household can claim up to £500. A household can claim a maximum of two adults (up to £1,000 in total). Alternatively, the full £1,000 can be used towards a cargo or adapted bike, including electric options.

Do not buy anything until you have received and accepted a grant offer letter from Energy Saving Trust. Purchases made before receiving your offer letter will not be funded.

What you can claim for:

• a new or second-hand bike, cargo bike or adapted cycle (including electric versions) - must be bought from a bike shop; one per applicant
• bike repairs, servicing or maintenance (up to £100) – must be done at a bike shop; you will need an invoice as proof
• cycling equipment (up to £150): helmet, high-visibility jacket or vest, bike lock, mirrors, front and rear lights
• car club membership and driving credits - must be with a club operating near one of the four LEZs
• city bike hire membership and credits - must be with a scheme running near one of the four LEZs
• pre-paid bus or rail tickets for multiple journeys (such as a season ticket or monthly pass) – must cover services near one of the four LEZs

What you cannot claim for:

• cars, mopeds, motorbikes or any other motorised vehicle
• electric scooters, scooters, skateboards or hoverboards
• flights, ferries or taxis
• single, day or weekly public transport tickets
• anything bought through a private sale, online marketplace or auction