The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) provides targeted investment that leads to the sustainable reuse and management of historic buildings. The focus is on supporting charities and social enterprises to regenerate historic buildings in order to provide new or revitalised spaces. Funding is provided through the following grants and loans: Heritage Revival Fund – to help […]
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.
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Screwfix Foundation
The Screwfix Foundation provides grants up to £5,000 for projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. The aim is to help those in need: this could be by reason of financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages. The funding can be used for projects that […]
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Beyond the Bin Fund
If you have an innovative idea that could transform how we recycle or re-use paper cups, you can apply for a grant of £45,000 from the Beyond the Bin Fund. The National Cup Recycling Scheme (NCRS) has announced that the 2027 Beyond the Bin Fund will be launching soon to support game-changing ideas to tackle […]
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Energy Resilience Accelerator
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing technologies and services to improve energy resilience can apply to be part of the Energy Resilience Accelerator. The programme will connect promising innovators with industry partners so that they can work collaboratively to develop demand-led trial proposals that tackle some of the most pressing energy resilience challenges. The Energy Resilience […]
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Devon Community Foundation
Voluntary, community and social enterprise groups in Devon can benefit from small grants distributed by Devon Community Foundation (DCF). You will need to complete their Getting to Know You form to register and then you will be invited to apply for a grant when there is a suitable opportunity for your organisation. Upcoming opportunities include: […]
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UnLtd
UnLtd provides support and small grants for people who are starting up or developing a social enterprise. The support programmes are for ventures that are set up to have a positive impact on people’s lives and communities. The support is tailored according to whether you are starting a new social enterprise or developing an existing […]
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Re-imagined Library Spaces Fund
Devon County Council has launched two new grant programmes as part of a wider investment in the future of libraries, creating opportunities for communities to develop local activities, improve library spaces and strengthen libraries as community hubs. The Re-imagined Library Spaces Fund and the Enhanced Library Offers Grant Fund have a combined budget of £300,000 to […]
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Princetown Community Fund
The Princetown Community Fund has been established by the Duchy of Cornwall to support community-led projects that deliver social, economic and environmental benefits for Princetown. Grants can be used to support one of more of the following five aims: There is a total budget of £250,000, with two levels of support available: smaller grants of […]
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Great British Energy
Great British Energy is inviting applications for funding for clean energy projects that deliver lasting local benefits. There are currently two separate opportunities: GBE Community Fund: grants to help community organisations to develop and build community-owned clean energy projects. Community energy groups can apply for up to £40,000 for feasibility studies, up to £100,000 for […]
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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 […]