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 […]
Business & economy
New grants and loan schemes and the latest news on funding opportunities for businesses in Devon.
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Green Heat Network Fund
Heat networks supply heat to buildings from a central source, avoiding the need for households and workplaces to have individual, energy-intensive heating solutions. The Green Heat Network Fund, originally launched in 2022, is now in Round 12 and provides capital grants to support organisations in the public, private, and third sectors to develop new and […]
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ADOPT
ADOPT is part of the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) which provides investment in innovation, research and development to benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England. ADOPT is for collaborative farmer-led, on-farm trials or experiments to generate, test and demonstrate innovative solutions to farming challenges. You can apply for an ADOPT grant towards projects with total costs between […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]