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 […]
Business & economy
New grants and loan schemes and the latest news on funding opportunities for businesses in Devon.
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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 […]
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Creative Enterprise Business Builder
This opportunity is for small businesses working in ‘moving image’ for storytelling. If you run a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in the screen-based sector you may be able to get a grant from the Business Builder fund to develop your business. The funding is for companies working with on-screen content that tells a story […]
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QantX
QantX invests in early-stage businesses in high-growth, innovative sectors in the South West. Investment takes the form of debt or equity and can be worth up to £750,000. The aim is to help growing businesses with high-impact innovations developed in the greater South West to stay in the region and create high-value jobs. QantX invests […]
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Updates from Defra on funding for farmers
Defra has announced several reforms to the range of support available to farmers including changes to some of the funding schemes. The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is being extended until March 2026. This programme supports nature recovery, climate change mitigation and public access activities in National Landscapes (previously AONBs) and National Parks. More details […]
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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 March 2026 and will fund projects that: support nature recovery mitigate the impacts […]
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High Street Rental Auctions Fund
High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) are a new power for local authorities to require landlords to rent out persistently vacant commercial properties to new tenants such as local businesses or community groups. If a commercial high-street property has been vacant for 366 days or more in a 24-month period, a local authority can instigate a […]
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The King’s Trust: Enterprise Programme
If you are aged 18 to 30 and want to start your own business, you may be able to get support from the King’s Trust. The Enteprise Programme offers expert business advice including workshops, 1-to-1 support and mentoring as well as opportunities to apply for funding to help start your business. The programme provides support […]
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Thomas Wall Trust
Registered charities can apply to the Thomas Wall Trust for grants towards projects that support people with skills ready for employment. The trust provides grants up to £5,000 towards specific projects that improve communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports NEET people into employment. Beneficiaries must gain at least one accredited vocational qualification during delivery […]
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Ufi Ventures Challenge Fund
The Ufi Ventures Challenge Fund is designed to support early-stage businesses that are developing and deploying vocational technology to support people with essential skills for work. The funding is in the form of investment capital for businesses that have scalable tech solutions that will have a significant impact on helping adults to acquire workplace skills. […]