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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]