Business & economy

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

  • King Charles III Charitable Fund

    The King Charles III Charitable Fund awards small grants of up to £3,000 a year for up to three years to community-based organisations. Each year there are three application rounds for the small grants programme, each focusing on different funding themes. Applications are now open for organisations with projects that fit with the Environment and […]

  • NFU Mutual Charitable Trust

    Grants are available from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for projects and initiatives which: The trust has a particular interest in supporting initiatives which educate young people in rural areas and relieve poverty within rural areas. There is a focus on providing funding to larger initiatives which would have a significant impact on the rural […]

  • Catalyst Pilot Projects

    If your organisation supports local tech businesses and entrepreneurs, you can apply for a grant of up to £40,000 to trial and share new ways of working. Catalyst Pilot Projects must be innovative, place-based activities that directly support tech businesses in the local area. Your project should address one or both of the following: Start-up […]

  • Defra Capital Grants

    Defra has re-opened its Capital Grants offer which is designed to help farmers and land managers to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources and improve the landscape. There is a total of £150million available for on-farm projects, in six broad areas: Air quality (£25,000 max) Assessments (no funding limit) Boundaries, trees and orchards (£35,000 max) Natural […]

  • The Society Foundation

    Grants are available for charities that help potentially disadvantaged people move towards paid work. Small grants of up to £2,500 are available. You can apply if your organisation is seeking to help people from one or more of the following groups move towards paid employment: the recently homeless or vulnerably housed ex-offenders 16-24 year olds […]

  • CatalyseHer

    This is a business-support programme, including micro-grants, for women-led businesses. If you have an early-stage business with a focus on environmental or social impact, you can apply to take part in CatalyseHer. It is a 2-month online training programme and you will need to spend 10-15 hours online in order to complete it. The programme […]

  • BridgeAI Innovation Vouchers

    There is another opportunity to apply to the Science and Technology Facilities Council for support from the BridgeAI Innovation Vouchers programme. The scheme provides UK organisations with access to up to £15,000 to explore data science and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for business improvement. Eligible sectors include agriculture, construction, creative industries, and transport. Funding can […]

  • Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund 2025

    The Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund aims to raise the profile of aviation careers and remove barriers to access, so that the sector can build a workforce fit for the future. It is a joint initiative of the Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority. There is a total of £750,000 available to […]

  • Fisheries and Seafood Scheme

    The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme provides financial assistance for projects that support the development of the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors, and for projects that enhance the marine environment. It has re-opened with a further £6m of funding to distribute. The scheme provides funding for activities that create a sustainable and resilient seafood sector, reduce […]

  • Greener Homes Alliance (Phase 2)

    The Greener Homes Alliance provides loan finance to small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders to facilitate the construction of sustainable homes that meet high environmental standards. Phase 2 of the programme has now launched with a total budget of £150m. To qualify for the scheme, developers must ensure that all homes built are fossil-fuel free and […]