Business & economy

New grants and loan schemes and the latest news on funding opportunities for businesses in Devon.

  • Farming in Protected Landscapes

    Farming in Protected Landscapes is a grant scheme for farmers and land managers in National Parks and National Landscapes (formerly AONBs). There are two National Parks and five National Landscapes either wholly or partly in Devon. The programme has been extended until 2029 and will fund projects that: The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is […]

  • All About Business: Entrepreneurs Fund

    Young entrepreneurs can apply for a £20,000 business grant from the All About Business Entrepreneurs Fund. The fund will support at least six young entrepreneurs in year one with £20,000 each, together with expert mentorship, to help scale their business, overcome challenges and accelerate growth. If you are aged 18 to 26 and have your […]

  • Business Catalyst (Small) Grants

    If you have a jewellery or silversmithing business you may be able to access a Business Catalyst (Small) Grant to help grow your business. Each year, the Goldsmiths’ Centre provides 10 grants of £2,000 to sole traders and small businesses in the jewellery or silversmithing sector. The funding can be used to develop the business […]

  • ScreenSkills Bursaries

    If you currently work or intend to work in the screen sector (TV, film, animation etc) you can apply for a bursary towards the costs of your career development. ScreenSkills Bursaries can be up to £2,000 and can be used to pay for expenses such as training fees, accommodation, care, disability access costs, equipment, software […]

  • Cellnex Community Fund

    Charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 from the Cellnex Community Fund. Projects need to fit with one of four funding themes: You can apply if your organisation is a registered charity, CIO, CIC, or not‑for‑profit organisation, or an unregistered community group applying through an accountable body.

  • NextEnergy Solar Impact Fund

    Not-for-profit organisations in South West England can apply for funding from the NextEnergy Solar Impact Fund. The funding is intended for activities that will have positive social, economic and/or environmental impacts on the area. There is a particular focus on education, training and skills. The programme objectives are: Registered charities, CICs, charitable trusts, academic institutions, […]

  • Devon County Council: Locality Budgets 2026/27

    Each County Councillor in Devon has a Locality Budget allocation of £10,000 that they can use in this financial year (until March 2027) to support local projects. County Councillors can use their Locality Budget to support projects that benefit the local community and support the priorities of the County Council’s Strategic Plan which are: Applications […]

  • 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 […]

  • Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund

    The Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund (FCGF) is now open for applications. This is a new multi-year fund with a budget of £360m to support fishing and seafood businesses and coastal communities across the UK. The aim of the FCGF is to modernise the fishing and seafood sector, build resilience, and support coastal regeneration. For […]

  • Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund

    Manufacturers seeking investments in large-scale projects to manufacture medicines and medical diagnostic products can apply for a capital grant from the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund. Your project must have a total cost of at least £8m. The fund is open to applications for MHRA-licenced medicines, medical and diagnostic devices registered with the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare […]