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.

  • 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 →

  • 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 →

  • Stobart Sustainability Fund

    Funding is available for organisations that want to transform their local community through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment. Community groups, schools and colleges or small businesses involved in sustainability initiatives can … Continue reading →

  • NLHF: Landscape Connections

    The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has announced £150m of funding to support long-term projects to boost nature recovery and connect more people to designated protected landscapes in the UK. This strategic initiative is part of the NLHF’s Heritage 2033 … Continue reading →

  • Exeter Grants Programme

    Community groups and organisations in Exeter can apply for funding from the City Council to bring people together and help them make a difference in their community. The Exeter Grants Programme is for projects that have a focus on one … Continue reading →

  • DPO Centre Charity and Community Fund

    This fund aims to provide charities and not-for-profit organisations with access to data protection consultancy advice and services. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to put towards any of the consultancy services that the DPO Centre provides. The DPO … Continue reading →

  • East Devon Carbon Action Programme

    The East Devon Carbon Action Programme (EDCAP) is now live for businesses and community organisations to access free support to decarbonise their operations and cut energy costs. The EDCAP includes four types of support: Free access to a one-to-one support coordinator Free training sessions, workshops and access to online tools … Continue reading →

  • Decarbonise Devon

    Decarbonise Devon offers a ‘one-stop-shop’ for businesses and community organisations in Devon that wish to implement energy-saving measures, with support from local experts through the whole process of developing and implementing a project. Qualified energy assessors offer free, no-obligation energy … Continue reading →

  • Sustainable Farming Incentive

    The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) aims to help farmers manage land in a way that improves food production and is more environmentally sustainable. It is now open to all farmers including new entrants, non-farming land managers and smallholders. Details of … Continue reading →

  • 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 £2m of funding to distribute. … Continue reading →