The Farming Futures R&D Fund is inviting UK registered businesses to apply for funding for collaborative projects to improve soil, water and environmental management. The aim is to find ambitious, commercially deployable solutions to the challenges associated with soil, water and environmental management in farming and growing production systems. Your total project costs need to […]
Business & economy
New grants and loan schemes and the latest news on funding opportunities for businesses in Devon.
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Community Assets Programme
The government has launched its High Streets Strategy, Hope on the High Street, backed by a £210 million Community Assets Programme to support local communities in England to reimagine and revive struggling high streets with new shops, public services and community spaces. The Community Assets Programme is made up of four separate funds: Derelict Buildings […]
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Venture.Community Accelerator
UK startups seeking investment in a technology-led product can apply to take part in the Venture.Community Accelerator. Venture.Community brings investors together to support innovative early-stage high-growth businesses. You need to have a working first version of your product and some early traction such as revenue, paying customers, pilots or letters of intent. The Venture.Community Accelerator […]
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Inman Charity
The Inman Charity provides grants to UK registered charities carrying out medical, social welfare and general welfare activities. Most grants are typically between £2,000 and £5,000, although funding levels are at the discretion of the trustees. Amount of funding available Most grants are between £2,000 and £5,000, although occasional larger grants may be made Who […]
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Good Business Fund
The Good Business Fund comes from a collaboration between two creative agencies in Plymouth that contribute 5% of their time to providing free support to environmental and community projects. Charities and social enterprises can apply to the Good Business Fund for pro bono support with: You need to complete a brief application form explaining the […]
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Powering Local Businesses
Small businesses can apply for a grant from Powering Local Businesses to help them improve their business. 25 successful applicants will each receive a £1,000 grant to support the next stage of their business. The funding can be used for a range of upgrades and improvements to your business, including buying software, adopting better payment […]
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From Start Up to Scale Up: Supporting social enterprise development
If you currently run a social enterprise or you have a great idea for a new venture with a social or environmental purpose, you can sign up for a series of free webinars to help you take the next steps. The webinars, From Start Up to Scale Up, are being led by Devon Communities Together […]
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CoSTAR
CoSTAR is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to support research and innovation in the creative industries sector. It provides state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to support creative technologists, engineers and researchers to develop, test and innovate using emerging technologies. There are currently two live funding opportunities from CoSTAR: The Creative Intelligence Award – […]
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Discover Creative Careers
Discover Creative Careers grants are for local projects that provide support for young people who are missing out on opportunities to access creative careers. Your project needs to provide a solution to a clearly identified need or gap in your area. You can apply for up to £4,000 for your project. The aim is to […]
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Architectural Heritage Fund
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) provides targeted investment that leads to the sustainable reuse and management of historic buildings. The focus is on supporting charities and social enterprises to regenerate historic buildings in order to provide new or revitalised spaces. Funding is provided through the following grants and loans: Heritage Revival Fund – to help […]