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.

  • Grants for Schools in Devon

    A new list of grants for schools in Devon is now available from Devon Funding News. The list provides links to local and national grants that accept applications from schools in Devon. It includes funding for curriculum support, reading schemes, … Continue reading →

  • East Devon Carbon Action Fund

    East Devon District Council launched its Carbon Action Programme earlier in the year and is now inviting applications to the Carbon Action Fund which forms part of the programme. Businesses and community organisations in East Devon can apply for a … Continue reading →

  • TechX Clean Energy Accelerator

    Clean energy start-ups can apply to take part in the TechX Clean Energy Accelerator starting in February 2025. This is an 18-week programme of mentoring, business support and prototype development along with a grant of up to £50,000. Your business … Continue reading →

  • NGS Community Garden Grants

    The National Garden Scheme (NGS) provides small grants to help community gardening projects. Community groups, registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 for gardening projects in their community. Projects should use … Continue reading →

  • Nineveh Charitable Trust

    The Nineveh Charitable Trust supports a broad range of UK-based projects and activities, with an emphasis on promoting better understanding of the environment and countryside. The trust also has an interest in encouraging schools’ interactions with the countryside and farming … Continue reading →

  • Heat Networks funding (Round 14)

    Applications can now be made through Round 14 of the Heat Networks Delivery Unit grant funding which supports the development of low carbon heat networks. The objective of the fund is to encourage and support the development and growth of … Continue reading →

  • Motability: Grants to Charities & Organisations

    Motability provides grants to charities and organisations that support the transport needs of people with disabilities. It runs six separate grant schemes as follows: Community Transport Grants – grants from £100,000 to £4m Wheelchair Sector Grant Programme – grants from … Continue reading →

  • South West Water Community Grants

    South West Water has two grant schemes to support communities in the SWW area. Neighbourhood Fund There is a total budget of £100,000 to help fund community groups that benefit people and the environment. Schools, registered charities, other not-for-profit organisations, … Continue reading →

  • 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 … Continue reading →

  • Imperial Community Impact Fund

    The Imperial Community Impact Fund is a new initiative designed to support local community groups and charities committed to making a positive difference. There is a total annual fund of £10,000, offering grants up to £1,000 to encourage and empower local … Continue reading →