Grants are available for organisations working in partnership with schools, families and employers to help young people with learning disabilities move confidently towards a career. The funding is from the Henry Smith Foundation which is looking to fund high‑quality, job coach‑led careers education in both mainstream and SEND school settings. The funding is for initiatives […]
Business & economy
New grants and loan schemes and the latest news on funding opportunities for businesses in Devon.
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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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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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Regional Creatives Fund
Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund provides grants for initiatives that upskill people for creative industries careers. The aim is to widen access to creative industry careers for people in underserved communities. Applications are accepted from charities, CICs and CIOs that run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative industry careers in the performing […]
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Local News Fund
The Local News Fund has a total budget of £6m in 2026/27 to help ensure the long-term provision of high-quality local news. The fund will support local media to invest in innovation and the tools, resources and infrastructure to ensure the long-term future of local news, encompassing: The funding is being distributed through two strands: […]
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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 […]
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The Fore
Small charities and social enterprises can soon register for The Fore’s Autumn funding round: registration opens on 8 July and closes on 15 July 2026. The Fore offers grants of up to £45,000 to help charitable organisations to grow, strengthen and become more efficient or resilient. The Fore provides unrestricted grants that can be used […]
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Clean Transport Accelerator: Maritime
The Clean Transport Accelerator: Maritime is a six-month programme supporting SMEs developing innovative solutions for the maritime sector. The focus is on decarbonisation, future fuels, electrification and other technologies that support the sector’s transition to cleaner operations. Solutions must address at least one of the following challenges: Up to six companies with solutions at Technology […]
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eBay for Business Awards 2026
If you have a business that sells direct to consumers on eBay.co.uk, you can apply to the eBay for Business Awards for a chance to win £10,000. The judges will be looking for original and interesting entries in each of these seven categories: There is a prize of £10,000 for the winner in each category. […]
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Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026
Guidance has now been published for farmers applying to the Sustainable Farming Incentive in 2026 (SFI26). The scheme aims to help farmers manage land in a way that improves food production and is more environmentally sustainable. There are a number of changes to the scheme and farmers are being advised to plan carefully. Some of […]