Environment, energy & transport

With a focus on the low carbon economy, the funds featured in this section cover energy efficiency, renewables, resource management, biodiversity and nature conservation.

  • 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 […]

  • Suez Communities Fund

    The Suez Communities Fund provides grants of up to £50,000 for capital improvements to facilities that benefit the general public. This includes village halls, community centres, cycle paths, playgrounds, sports facilities and historic buildings. Projects need to be within 2 miles of a qualifying Suez site: these include Woodbury Salterton and Brynsworthy (Barnstaple). The funding […]

  • Sustainable Drainage Systems in Schools

    This funding opportunity is for projects to reduce the risk of surface-water flooding to schools. It is open to applications for grants towards both the design and construction of features installed in the school estate to reduce flooding. The fund covers a wide range of interventions, for example: Applications can be made by any state-funded […]

  • Defra funding for farmers and growers

    Defra provides several funding programmes to support the agricultural sector. Current opportunities include: Farmer Collaboration Fund – funding for delivery partners to establish and support groups of farmers and land managers to work together, share knowledge, exchange experience and trial new working practices.Apply by 30 September 2026 Farming Innovation Programme (Small R&D Partnerships) – funding […]

  • Let’s Celebrate Towns

    Towns across the UK can enter the Let’s Celebrate Towns competition, a joint initiative of Visa and Nationwide. Winning towns will each receive a £20,000 grant towards community-led projects or new initiatives that give small businesses a boost. The competition is looking for a range of positive stories from towns across the country such as […]

  • Vinehill Trust

    The Vinehill Trust provides grants for charities and other not-for-profit organisations in the UK. There are three areas of interest: Music – for projects that encourage and support choral singing and organ scholarship for children and young people in schools, churches and the wider community; and for works to repair and restore pipe organs 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 […]

  • New Allotment Site Fund

    The New Allotment Site Fund offers grants of up to £50,000 per acre to purchase land for new non-profit allotment sites. The funding is for sites that will be managed by the community, with a strong focus on environmental stewardship. Anyone who is passionate about allotments and willing to collaborate with Green Allotments to get […]

  • Finnis Scott Foundation

    Registered charities can apply to the Finnis Scott Foundation for grants to support activities relating to horticulture and plant sciences, as well as fine art and art history. Grants are awarded for the following types of projects: You can apply for up to £10,000 although most grants are for £5,000 or less. UK registered charities […]