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.

  • 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 […]

  • Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund

    The Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund (FCGF) is now open for applications. This is a new multi-year fund with a budget of £360m to support fishing and seafood businesses and coastal communities across the UK. The aim of the FCGF is to modernise the fishing and seafood sector, build resilience, and support coastal regeneration. For […]

  • South West Water: Community Funds

    South West Water provides grants to support communities in the SWW area with nature, wellbeing and learning opportunities, as well as water-saving initiatives. There are two grant schemes: Better Futures FundThis fund is for organisations that focus on physical activity, education, health and wellbeing, or environmental impact, with funding available to schools, registered charities, other […]

  • Structures Fund

    Local highway authorities are invited to submit a proposal to the new Structures Fund for a grant to support the costs of repairing or replacing structures such as bridges, tunnels, culverts and retaining walls. The grant provides capital support for projects where local highway authorities or relevant third parties cannot meet the costs of necessary […]

  • Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure

    Large-scale funding is available for collaborative, business-led projects to develop innovative clean maritime technologies that help to reduce carbon emissions. The funding comes from the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) fund which is divided across three strands: The funding is for: Proposals must build, deploy and operate innovative clean maritime technologies focussed on on-vessel […]

  • Biffa Award Partnership Grants Scheme

    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 2026 Partnership Grants Scheme is now open for Expressions of Interest. This year, the location criteria have changed and projects can be up to 25 miles away from a Biffa operation […]

  • Green Community Grants Programme 2026

    Grants up to £25,000 are available for small charities and not-for-profit organisations that are contributing towards nature recovery and improving natural spaces and people’s access to them. Green Community Grants will provide one-year funding for not-for-profit groups with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million. To be eligible for funding, your organisation’s main aims […]