Community organisations in coastal locations can apply for a grant towards the cost of purchasing a drinking-water fountain. The grants are being made available by Sea-Changers in order to reduce the use of non-reusable plastic drinks bottles which have a negative impact on UK coastal and marine environments. The grants are for water fountain bottle […]
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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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, […]
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Coronation Food Project
APPLY BY 21 JANUARY 2026 The Coronation Food Project is part of the King Charles III Charitable Fund. It provides grants up to £25,000 for organisations that are working to reduce food waste and food insecurity. The funding is available for not-for-profit organisations with innovative ideas for making the food system more sustainable and resilient. […]
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King Charles III Charitable Fund
The King Charles III Charitable Fund awards small grants of up to £3,000 a year for up to three years to community-based organisations. Each year there are three application rounds for the small grants programme, each focusing on different funding themes. Applications open in January for organisations with projects that fit with the Social Inclusion […]
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Resonance Enterprise Investment Fund
Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the South West can apply to be considered for a loan from the Resonance Enterprise Investment Fund. The fund aims to provide growth capital to VCSE organisations that are: The financial products available include Launchpad loans (small loans for new VCSE organisations), larger Unsecured loans, Revenue Share […]
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Water Discovery Challenge 2
The Water Discovery Challenge 2 is a funding competition that aims to attract innovative solutions to the challenges facing the water sector. It focuses on organisations from outside the sector, providing a structured route for new solutions to be developed, tested and scaled within the industry. There is a total funding pot of £7.5 million […]
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Fisheries Improvement Programme
The Environment Agency is inviting applications from angling clubs and other organisations for funding to improve the sustainability of fishing habitats and improve access and facilities for anglers. The Fisheries Improvement Programme has a total budget of £730,000 for 2026 with an initial allocation of £30,000 earmarked for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. […]
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Grow Wild
Grow Wild is an outreach programme run by Kew Gardens. It provides funding for community groups and young people to transform local spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife, by planting and championing UK native plants or fungi. The Grow Wild Community Programme is now open for applications for funding in 2026: You can […]
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Water Efficiency Lab
The Water Efficiency Lab (WEL) is a new fund with a budget of £25m over the next five years to help address water efficiency challenges and develop new approaches to saving water. There will be a specific focus each year – for the first year (WEL1) it is about using data to help customers understand […]
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TechX Accelerator
Clean energy start-ups can apply to take part in the TechX Accelerator starting in February 2026. This is a 14-week programme of mentoring, business support and prototype development along with a grant of up to £50,000. Your business must be developing a novel clean energy technology in the one of the following focus areas: All […]