Education & training

Grants for education and training, including funds for schools in Devon

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Access Foundation

    One of the key aims of the Access Foundation is to mitigate the digital divide by making computing facilities, support and learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people. To support this aim, the foundation provides grants to not-for-profit organisations that are committed to mitigating the digital divide. Applications are accepted from registered charities, not-for-profit organisations […]

  • Ironmongers’ Company

    Registered charities can apply to the Ironmongers’ Company for funding for projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential. Grants are available for projects that provide educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills for children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged.  Projects should […]

  • Tabhair Trust

    The Tabhair Trust provides grants of between £500 and £5,000 for charities in the UK and Ireland that support the disadvantaged and promote education, training and community action. The aim is to support vulnerable people, particularly in disadvantaged communities, by providing opportunities for education, training and personal advancement. The funding is for charities that provide […]

  • Nineveh Charitable Trust

    The Nineveh Charitable Trust supports a broad range of UK-based projects and activities, with an emphasis on promoting better understanding of the environment and countryside. The trust also has an interest in encouraging schools’ interactions with the countryside and farming as a part of their STEM curriculum. Grants are available to registered charities and Community […]

  • South West Water Community Grants

    South West Water has two grant schemes to support communities in the SWW area. Neighbourhood Fund There is a total budget of £100,000 to help fund community groups that benefit people and the environment. Schools, registered charities, other not-for-profit organisations, CICs and community groups can apply for a grant of £1,000 or £2,000 to help […]

  • 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 chosen field and have a strong connection to the appropriate materials, technical skills and processes. […]

  • Children’s Alliance

    Non-profit organisations including schools, registered charities, community interest companies and registered community groups can apply for grants to deliver water-based projects for disadvantaged children. The funding comes from the Children’s Alliance which aims to get children into water safely to learn, develop and purposefully play for the benefit of their physical and mental wellbeing. Projects […]

  • Universal Music UK Sound Foundation

    The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation is dedicated to the improvement of music education with a focus on youth. The scheme aims to support the access to music for schools, students and teachers by supporting the purchase of musical instruments and equipment. Schools can apply for up to £1,500 towards the cost of musical resources. […]