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 […]
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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]