Education & training

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

  • National Education Nature Park

    All schools, nurseries and colleges in England can join the National Education Nature Park. This is a new programme to provide teachers and other educators with resources, support and guidance to deliver nature education across the curriculum. The programme is free and is applicable for all schools and settings, regardless of outdoor or green space […]

  • Has Devon Funding News helped you?

    If you have applied for a fund that you found out about in Devon Funding News and would like to share your success with a wider audience – we’d love to hear from you. It would be great to know if DFN is making a difference for organisations in Devon so please let us know […]

  • Collecteco

    Do you need furniture or equipment for your organisation? Collecteco partners with companies across the UK to generate social value, net zero and circular economy benefits by donating furniture and equipment to charities, schools, community groups, NHS trusts and other not-for-profit good causes. If you are looking for good quality items for your good cause […]

  • Horizon Europe

    Large-scale international partnerships with a joint research project can apply for funding from Horizon Europe. This is the EU research and innovation programme. The UK is now formally an associate country to Horizon Europe and so UK organisations can apply for funding to participate in the programme, with all successful UK applicants covered through the […]

  • BlueSpark Foundation

    BlueSpark Foundation supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. The foundation aims to help children and young people reach their full potential by supporting projects which have the following objectives: encouraging independence developing team working skills developing self confidence promoting creativity & individuality encouraging […]

  • Young Devon & South West Enterprise Fund

    Young people in Devon can now apply for grants to help them get into training and employment or to set up their own business. There are two funding opportunities: Training & Employment Support Grant Up to £500 for any young person (16 to 30) who is entering training, an apprenticeship or starting a job after […]

  • Shared Prosperity Fund

    District and Borough Councils in Devon are investing their allocations from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) in local projects. The Shared Prosperity Fund has a total budget of £2.6billion which the government has allocated to local authorities to support three local priorities: communities and place support for local businesses people and skills In Devon, […]

  • Nuffield Foundation: Research Grants

    The Nuffield Foundation provides funding for research and analysis that has the capacity to make a difference to people’s lives by influencing policy and practice. The Research, Development and Analysis Fund is for projects to inform the design and operation of social policy and practice across three core domains of: Education: with a particular focus […]

  • John Coates Charitable Trust

    Local charities in North Devon can apply for funding from the John Coates Charitable Trust. The Trust provides support for: Education: improving the key skills of children and young adults; outdoor education; support for disabled people. Arts: encouraging children to access the arts; support for theatres and festivals. Medicine and healthcare: research; raising awareness and […]

  • Heritage Skills for Christian Buildings

    Grants are available from Benefact Trust to support the costs of providing accredited training in heritage skills that are relevant to the preservation of Christian buildings. Through the Heritage Skills for Christian Buildings grants programme, charities can train individuals who are pursuing a career in the heritage sector through apprenticeships, scholarships, and training courses in […]