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.

  • 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 … Continue reading →

  • New Energy Challenge

    The New Energy Challenge (NEC) supports technology-focused start-ups and scale-ups from across Europe that are driving the future of sustainable energy. The competition connects innovators with investors and industry experts, providing them with the knowledge, funding and support needed to … Continue reading →

  • Greener Homes Alliance (Phase 2)

    The Greener Homes Alliance provides loan finance to small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders to facilitate the construction of sustainable homes that meet high environmental standards. Phase 2 of the programme has now launched with a total budget of £150m. To … Continue reading →

  • North Devon Community Councillor Grants

    Community groups in North Devon can now apply for funding from this year’s Community Councillor Grants scheme. North Devon Council runs the scheme which allocates £1,000 to each North Devon councillor so that they can support projects or groups in … Continue reading →

  • First of a Kind 2025: Rail Innovation

    The First of a Kind programme provides funding to support innovation in the rail sector. The programme supports innovative projects that aim to improve the passenger experience and address operational challenges on the railways. For 2025, contracts are available for … Continue reading →

  • Leach Fourteenth Trust

    The Leach Fourteenth Trust makes small grants to support charities in England, with an interest in the South West of England. Grants are awarded for charitable activities that support people in poverty or with health conditions, as well as for … Continue reading →

  • Defender Awards

    Jaguar Land Rover has launched a new awards scheme for small charities and not-for-profit organisations doing humanitarian and conservation work. The Defender Awards will be a two-year programme with a budget of £1million. Organisations in the UK can enter the … Continue reading →

  • Patagonia Environmental Grants

    Patagonia, the outdoor clothing brand, provides grants for environmental groups that are doing innovative work. The aim is to support groups that are taking action to protect the environment – this includes campaigning and involving the community in action to … Continue reading →

  • Calisen Impact Charitable Trust

    UK registered charities can apply to the Calisen Impact Charitable Trust for grants to support projects that have positive environmental, social or wellbeing outcomes.  There is a focus on sustainable energy solutions and fostering inclusive, safe, and diverse educational and … Continue reading →

  • Biffa Award: Partnership Grants 2025

    Each year, Biffa Award makes a small number of grants of between £250,000 and £1,000,000 for projects that have national or regional significance. The 2025 Partnership Grants Scheme is now open for Expressions of Interest. There are two themes: Built … Continue reading →