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.

  • ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund

    A small number of grants are available in the UK for projects that support sustainable infrastructure or nature-based solutions in communities. The ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund is inviting schools and other not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding for activities that will benefit the community, either through a new idea or by signing up to one […]

  • Cellnex Community Fund

    Charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 from the Cellnex Community Fund. Projects need to fit with one of four funding themes: You can apply if your organisation is a registered charity, CIO, CIC, or not‑for‑profit organisation, or an unregistered community group applying through an accountable body.

  • NextEnergy Solar Impact Fund

    Not-for-profit organisations in South West England can apply for funding from the NextEnergy Solar Impact Fund. The funding is intended for activities that will have positive social, economic and/or environmental impacts on the area. There is a particular focus on education, training and skills. The programme objectives are: Registered charities, CICs, charitable trusts, academic institutions, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tree Council: community tree planting

    Two of the Tree Council’s grant schemes are currently open to applications for funding for projects in England: Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund – grants of £2,500 to £10,000 for community tree-planting projects in publicly accessible, publicly visible, or community-used spaces. Local authorities, charities, community groups, schools and colleges and individual landowners can apply. […]

  • Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest

    Voluntary and community organisations can apply for a small grant for activities that help to strengthen their community and improve their local area. Grants of £300 to £3,000 are available from the Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest which has a total of £80,000 in 2026 from the Hall & Woodhouse pub chain. The funding is […]

  • Bupa Foundation: Green Community Grants

    Bupa Foundation’s Green Community Grants programme is set to re-open on 1 June 2026. The programme supports practical projects that help both people and planet health. The aim is to make a positive difference to local communities. The grants scheme is administered by Groundwork UK. The scheme supports projects that improve or create new green […]

  • Naturesave Trust

    The Naturesave Trust has announced that its current round of funding will be for Devon-based organisations only. The theme is Creative Action for Nature and is for projects based in Devon that use creative approaches to engage young people with environmental issues. Projects can focus on a range of different creative activities including: The Naturesave […]

  • Building Resilience Programme: Freshwater Ecosystems

    The Charities Aid Foundation is inviting applications for funding and support for social purpose organisations working to preserve and protect freshwater ecosystems. The aim is to support these organisations to strengthen their resilience and ensure their long-term sustainability. The two-year programme will provide one-to-one support, development tools and consultancy as well as grant funding up to […]

  • Tesco Fruit and Veg Grants

    Schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations supporting children can apply for up to £1,500 to improve access to healthy food. Tesco has launched the new Fruit and Veg Grants scheme to replace Tesco Stronger Starts which has now closed. Fruit and Veg Grants are for initiatives that use nutritious food to help ensure that children […]