The government has launched its new Pathways to Work Innovation Fund to develop and test innovative approaches that support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to move towards, enter, stay and progress in work. The PtW Innovation Fund will support ambitious and practical proposals such as: Applications can be made by public-sector organisations, […]
Business & economy
New grants and loan schemes and the latest news on funding opportunities for businesses in Devon.
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Hospitality Support Fund
A new £10million three-year Hospitality Support Fund has launched for applications. The funding is for projects that support employment, business resilience, thriving local places, and sustainable growth across the hospitality sector. The fund is designed to address specific, evidenced gaps where targeted grant support can unlock economic activity. The funding themes are as follows: Round 1 of the Hospitality Support […]
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Webinar for Devon towns: 6th October 2026
Businesses and communities in Devon are being invited to a free online webinar exploring how to revitalise high streets and town centres. The event, called “From Ideas to Action: Building Thriving High Streets and Town Centres”, will be held from 10am until 12noon on Tuesday 6 October. Attendees will hear from guest speakers including Kate […]
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Defra funding for farmers and growers
Defra provides several funding programmes to support the agricultural sector. Current opportunities include: Farmer Collaboration Fund – funding for delivery partners to establish and support groups of farmers and land managers to work together, share knowledge, exchange experience and trial new working practices.Apply by 30 September 2026 Farming Innovation Programme (Small R&D Partnerships) – funding […]
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Growth Hub
Entrepreneurs, new-starts and growing businesses in Devon can access a wide range of support and advice from the Growth Hub. If you are looking for help to develop your business – including help with finding funding – you can use the online resources available on the Growth Hub website and get in touch with the […]
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Let’s Celebrate Towns
Towns across the UK can enter the Let’s Celebrate Towns competition, a joint initiative of Visa and Nationwide. Winning towns will each receive a £20,000 grant towards community-led projects or new initiatives that give small businesses a boost. The competition is looking for a range of positive stories from towns across the country such as […]
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GW-Shift Challenge Fund
The GW-Shift Challenge Fund is for projects that support the shift towards a green economy in the South West of England and South Wales through adoption of hydrogen and hydrogen-related technologies. Funding is available to help local authorities and other public-sector partners to define real place-based challenges and work with academic teams to develop short, […]
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Music Growth Package
The Music Growth Package is funded by the government and the National Lottery to help music artists, creators and businesses to develop new opportunities, strengthen their resilience and attract further investment. The programme is being delivered by the Arts Council with three separate strands supporting the development of new and original music including live performance, sound recording and musical […]
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Youth Jobs Grant
The Youth Jobs Grant is designed to support employers to recruit young people. The objectives are to provide: The scheme offers a grant of £3,000 to employers of all sizes and sectors who recruit an eligible young person aged between 18 and 24 who has been out of work and on Universal Credit for 6 months and not […]
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Shackleton Foundation
If you have a new business with a clear social purpose benefiting young people in the UK, you could get a grant of £15,000 to help get your business off the ground. The Shackleton Foundation invests in inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of […]