Devon Funds

  • Places to Go, Things to Do

    Devon County Council has funding available to support inclusive, accessible and enriching activities for those aged 11 to 25. Not-for-profit organisations in Devon can apply to the Places to Go, Things to Do fund for a small grant to provide activities for young people that: Projects can include sports and leisure activities, creative workshops, skills […]

  • Growing Communities Fund

    Devon County Council’s popular Growing Communities Fund is still open for applications from Devon communities wishing to build self-reliance, tackle hardship such as food and fuel inequality, improve mental health and wellbeing or address loneliness and isolation. The Growing Communities Fund will typically provide grants of between £500 and £1,000. The funding can be used […]

  • Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund

    Towns, parishes and communities in Devon can apply for small grants towards improvements to the roadside environment, including minor pothole repairs. The grants come from Devon County Council’s Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund (HMCEF) and can be used for protective clothing, materials and tools for volunteers to do minor works to help maintain roads in […]

  • Wild About Devon 2026

    Communities in Devon can apply for up to £500 to fund initiatives that support local wildlife and biodiversity. The Wild About Devon grant scheme recognises the vital role that community action can play in creating long-term benefits for wildlife. A range of community wildlife projects and activities can be funded. This includes restoring neglected habitats […]

  • David Gibbons Foundation

    The David Gibbons Foundation promotes the welfare and relief of those suffering from financial hardship; the elderly; people who are physically or mentally unwell or affected by learning disabilities. Beneficiaries must live in Devon, with a priority to support people living in East Devon. Applications are accepted both from not-for-profit organisations and community groups, as […]

  • Gibbons Family Trust

    The Gibbons Family Trust awards grants to improve quality of life for young people up to the age of 25 who are in financial need. Funding can be used for the care, benefit, support and education of young people: this can include, for example, sports, community groups and activities, essential educational items for SEND. The […]

  • PenCarrie Foundation

    The PenCarrie Foundation supports charities and community organisations working with children and young people aged 0-21 years and their families in Devon. The foundation is particularly interested in work that helps children and young people facing challenges to overcome barriers, build confidence, access opportunities and feel supported in their communities. The funding can therefore be […]

  • 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 […]

  • New Crisis and Resilience Fund

    A new Crisis and Resilience Fund is now in place to support low-income households in Devon who face sudden financial difficulty. The fund replaces the Household Support Fund, which ended in March 2026. The new fund offers targeted support for low‑income households experiencing an unexpected financial shock, such as a sudden loss of income or […]

  • Dartmoor: Public Access Support Fund

    The Dartmoor Preservation Association has launched a new fund for projects that encourage access to Dartmoor. The Public Access Support Fund is available for projects dealing with access in broad terms – this can be: Grants start at £500 and go up to £3,000+. Applications are accepted from individuals, groups, charities, CICs, schools, collectives and […]