This investment programme supports entrepreneurs and start-ups with science or tech-based ideas in the areas of agriculture and food production that have a positive impact on mitigating climate change. The programme includes workshops, training and mentoring: around 20 businesses are initially selected onto the programme and the selection process continues with each phase so that […]
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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National Education Nature Park
All schools, nurseries and colleges in England can join the National Education Nature Park. This is a new programme to provide teachers and other educators with resources, support and guidance to deliver nature education across the curriculum. The programme is free and is applicable for all schools and settings, regardless of outdoor or green space […]
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Collecteco
Do you need furniture or equipment for your organisation? Collecteco partners with companies across the UK to generate social value, net zero and circular economy benefits by donating furniture and equipment to charities, schools, community groups, NHS trusts and other not-for-profit good causes. If you are looking for good quality items for your good cause […]
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Horizon Europe
Large-scale international partnerships with a joint research project can apply for funding from Horizon Europe. This is the EU research and innovation programme. The UK is now formally an associate country to Horizon Europe and so UK organisations can apply for funding to participate in the programme, with all successful UK applicants covered through the […]
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North Devon Town Centre Enhancement Scheme
North Devon Council has launched a new Town Centre Enhancement Scheme, which will award small grants to support existing independent businesses that would like to replace, improve or carry out repairs to their shop fronts or for other potential enhancement projects. The funding is for capital works to commercial premises in the centre of Barnstaple, […]
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Mid Devon Prosperity Programme
Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) is offering a portfolio of grant schemes to support businesses and other local organisations. Funding for the Mid Devon Prosperity Programme comes from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund and will support economic growth and community cohesion across the District. There are five grant schemes: Field […]
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Thrive Together Fund
Small and medium sized charities and social enterprises can apply for a loan/grant package to support their work to deliver social or environmental impact. The new £6m Thrive Together Fund provides a package of loan (75%) and grant (25%) to eligible charities and social enterprise organisations which are looking to grow or diversify their business model. […]
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Shared Prosperity Fund
District and Borough Councils in Devon are investing their allocations from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) in local projects. The Shared Prosperity Fund has a total budget of £2.6billion which the government has allocated to local authorities to support three local priorities: communities and place support for local businesses people and skills In Devon, […]
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Nuffield Foundation: Research Grants
The Nuffield Foundation provides funding for research and analysis that has the capacity to make a difference to people’s lives by influencing policy and practice. The Research, Development and Analysis Fund is for projects to inform the design and operation of social policy and practice across three core domains of: Education: with a particular focus […]