European funding in the form of grants is available for activities which support EU policies such as employment, environment or citizenship. The majority of EU funding programmes encourage international co-operation or support projects with a European dimension, for example there is funding to support collaborative research projects involving several EU countries, and grants for environmental initiatives to preserve protected species or habitats which are significant at EU level.

From 2000 to 2006 Devon was successful in attracting over £70 million in European funding. Devon County Council received £18 million during this time which, with match funding, amounted to a total of £41 million in value. Devon County Council is now seeking further opportunities to use European funding to support environmental, social and economic projects in the county.

• For an overview of the main EU funds which can be accessed for projects in Devon, download our Snapshot of EU funds 2007-2013 (21KB - pdf help)
• News of the latest EU funding opportunities is available in Devon Funding News
• Find out more about how you or your organisation can benefit from EU funding by visiting the Devon Economic Partnership website