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 […]
Business & economy
New grants and loan schemes and the latest news on funding opportunities for businesses in Devon.
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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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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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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. […]
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Heritage Crafts
Heritage Crafts is a national charity that provides support for traditional heritage crafts. The charity offers a selection of grants and bursary schemes to support makers with skills development and to ensure the viability and sustainability of craft businesses. The following opportunities are available: Maker Relief Fund: small grants for people facing financial hardship while […]
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Electricals Recycling Fund
Material Focus provides grants for projects that make it easier for people to repair, donate or recycle their old electricals. A total of £750,000 is available to support two types of projects: Growing existing services – grants of up to £100,000 for projects that grow existing collection methods for small electricals. This could be community drop […]
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Friends Provident Foundation: Grants 2024-2027
Friends Provident Foundation (FPF) provides grant funding to support projects and organisations that are interested in shaping a new, fairer economy. The foundation has announced three new funding strands for 2024 to 2027 and the first of these is now open for applications: Shifting Cultural Perceptions: this is a one-off open call for organisations that […]
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IP Advance
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a new scheme to support innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with their intellectual property (IP) such as copyright, designs, trademarks and patents. IP Advance provides targeted advice and support to help businesses better understand their IP, develop an IP strategy and, where appropriate, support to implement that strategy. There are […]
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East Devon Carbon Action Fund
East Devon District Council launched its Carbon Action Programme earlier in the year and is now inviting applications to the Carbon Action Fund which forms part of the programme. Businesses and community organisations in East Devon can apply for a grant to decarbonise their premises or to reuse/reduce waste in their production process. The funding […]
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Growth Guarantee Scheme
The British Business Bank has launched the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow. It includes a wide range of products supported by different lenders, including term loans, overdrafts, asset finance, invoice finance and asset-based lending. Businesses can use the finance for […]