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.

  • North Devon Community Councillor Grants

    Community groups in North Devon can now apply for funding from this year’s Community Councillor Grants scheme. North Devon Council runs the scheme which allocates £1,000 to each North Devon councillor so that they can support projects or groups in their area. Charities, voluntary and community groups and not-for-profit organisations can apply for a small […]

  • Leach Fourteenth Trust

    The Leach Fourteenth Trust makes small grants to support charities in England, with an interest in the South West of England. Grants are awarded for charitable activities that support people in poverty or with health conditions, as well as for environmental and humanitarian causes. Most grants are in the region of £2,000 to £6,000. Charities […]

  • Patagonia Environmental Grants

    Patagonia, the outdoor clothing brand, provides grants for environmental groups that are doing innovative work. The aim is to support groups that are taking action to protect the environment – this includes campaigning and involving the community in action to defend threatened habitats. Projects in the UK are eligible. Grants are generally between $5,000 and […]

  • Calisen Impact Charitable Trust

    UK registered charities can apply to the Calisen Impact Charitable Trust for grants to support projects that have positive environmental, social or wellbeing outcomes.  There is a focus on sustainable energy solutions and fostering inclusive, safe, and diverse educational and work environments. Projects will need to reflect and support at least one of the following: […]

  • Warburtons Community Grants

    Community organisations in the UK can apply for a small grant of up to £400 towards activities that improve Health, Place or Skills for families in their community. The Warburtons Foundation supports activities that will be of real direct benefit to families. This includes: supporting families to care for each other and lead healthier lives […]

  • Social Investment Business (SIB Group)

    SIB Group offers funding and flexible finance to organisations with a social purpose to help them make a positive difference in the communities they support. There are currently three programmes available: Reach – grants between £5,000 and £15,000 for charities and social enterprises that need support to raise finance from approved social investors Energy Resilience […]

  • One Stop Community Partnership Programme

    Groundwork has announced this year’s deadlines for applications to the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000 and begin a partnership with their local One Stop store. This programme is designed to support community groups or organisations operating within two miles of a One Stop store* […]

  • Updates from Defra on funding for farmers

    Defra has announced several reforms to the range of support available to farmers including changes to some of the funding schemes. The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is being extended until March 2026. This programme supports nature recovery, climate change mitigation and public access activities in National Landscapes (previously AONBs) and National Parks. More details […]

  • Farming in Protected Landscapes

    Farming in Protected Landscapes is a grant scheme for farmers and land managers in National Parks and National Landscapes (formerly AONBs). There are two National Parks and five National Landscapes either wholly or partly in Devon. The programme has been extended until March 2026 and will fund projects that: support nature recovery mitigate the impacts […]

  • Energy Redress Scheme

    Charities and community energy groups can apply for funding from the Energy Redress Scheme. Energy Saving Trust will be administering the scheme until 2026. Projects will be considered if they support households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, develop innovative products and services related to domestic energy use, or address carbon […]