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.

  • Devon Community Foundation

    Devon Community Foundation (DCF) has adopted a new approach to distributing grants. The foundation has an extensive database of community groups and charities and will use this to identify those that fit the funds that are available at any time. DCF will then invite relevant organisations to submit an application. If you have submitted an […]

  • West Devon Borough Council: community grants

    The following funds are available to voluntary and community groups in West Devon: Community Halls Capital Grant Fund – grants up to £25,000 to support the resilience and development of community facilities, such as community halls, village halls and other community buildings which provide a range of services to their local communities. Arts and Activities […]

  • Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

    The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust provides grant funding for work that seeks to make a positive change across the UK as a whole. The trust is open to funding a range of different organisations and approaches, but generally funds work that is about addressing the root causes of problems rather than delivering services or alleviating […]

  • Devon Emergency Resilience Fund

    The Devon Emergency Resilience Fund provides small grants to support communities in Devon to be better prepared in the event of an emergency, including flooding. There are two funding schemes: Scheme 1 – up to £250 to help communities to develop emergency plans Scheme 2 – up to £1,500 to support small scale works and […]

  • Fisheries and Seafood Scheme

    The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme provides financial assistance for projects that support the development of the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors, and for projects that enhance the marine environment. It has re-opened with a further £6m of funding to distribute. The scheme provides funding for activities that create a sustainable and resilient seafood sector, reduce […]

  • The Tree Council

    The Tree Council provides funding for tree-planting projects through several grant schemes, including a new Trees Outside Woodland Fund which is now open for applications from local authorities and registered charities. The Tree Council schemes for projects in England are: Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund – grants of £2,500 to £10,000 for community tree-planting […]

  • Linder Foundation

    The Linder Foundation provides grants to charities for specific projects within the themes of the Environment and Young People. Environment: for land-based projects relating to biodiversity (such as sustainable farming practices) and/or species preservation/re-introduction. Young People: for projects that aim to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people (aged 12-24). The foundation is interested in supporting […]

  • Awards for All: Environment

    The National Lottery Awards for All programme is inviting applications for funding to support community projects that protect nature and help the environment. The new ‘Environment’ programme is for projects that: help people connect with and care for nature in their area and/or make a positive difference to the environment The funding can be used […]

  • Devon County Council: Locality Budgets 2025/26

    Devon County Council’s Locality Budgets 2025/26 will soon be opening for applications for funding to support projects that benefit local communities in Devon. Each County Councillor in Devon has a Locality Budget allocation of £8,000 that they can use in this financial year (until March 2026). Devon County Council Members can use their Locality Budget […]

  • 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 qualify for the scheme, developers must ensure that all homes built are fossil-fuel free and […]