Business & economy

  • Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

    Talented craftspeople and makers who wish to develop advanced skills in contemporary or traditional crafts can apply to the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust for a scholarship of up to £18,000. You must display a high level of skill in your … Continue reading →

  • East Devon Carbon Action Programme

    The East Devon Carbon Action Programme (EDCAP) is now live for businesses and community organisations to access free support to decarbonise their operations and cut energy costs. The EDCAP includes four types of support: Free access to a one-to-one support coordinator Free training sessions, workshops and access to online tools … Continue reading →

  • Decarbonise Devon

    Decarbonise Devon offers a ‘one-stop-shop’ for businesses and community organisations in Devon that wish to implement energy-saving measures, with support from local experts through the whole process of developing and implementing a project. Qualified energy assessors offer free, no-obligation energy … Continue reading →

  • Business Awards

    A selection of entrepreneurship and business competitions currently open for applications: Santander X UK Awards Santander is offering early-stage startup enterprises across the UK the opportunity to win equity-free funding and business support. Six entrepreneurs will win up to £25,000 … Continue reading →

  • The Society Foundation

    The Society Foundation provides grants for small organisations that help potentially disadvantaged people to move towards paid work. The following groups of people are prioritised: the recently homeless or vulnerably housed ex-offenders 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or … Continue reading →

  • Sustainable Farming Incentive

    The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) aims to help farmers manage land in a way that improves food production and is more environmentally sustainable. It is now open to all farmers including new entrants, non-farming land managers and smallholders. Details of … Continue reading →

  • 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 £2m of funding to distribute. … Continue reading →

  • Decarbonisation Plans

    Libraries Unlimited are looking to support businesses in the South Hams, West Devon or Teignbridge with fully-funded support to create a carbon reduction plan. There is also the opportunity to access a grant up to the value of £10,000 in … Continue reading →

  • BIPC Devon: She Started It

    Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Devon is inviting female entrepreneurs to apply for a business support package worth £1,000. She Started It is a specialist grant programme designed to kickstart 20 brand-new female-founded businesses. To apply you must submit an … Continue reading →

  • Innovate UK Business Growth

    Innovate UK Business Growth provides a range of services to help ambitious, innovative SMEs scale and grow. The service helps businesses to: exploit innovation – including developing and managing innovation processes, making the right connections and advice on Intellectual Property enter … Continue reading →