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.

  • 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 →

  • CLA Charitable Trust

    Grants up to £5,000 are available from the CLA Charitable Trust to support the most disadvantaged, and especially disadvantaged young people, to access the benefits of the countryside. The aims are to: Advance people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing … Continue reading →

  • Barchester’s Charitable Foundation

    Funding is available from Barchester’s Charitable Foundation for projects to support older people and adults with a disability. The focus of the foundation is on helping people to connect with others in their local community and so grants can be … Continue reading →

  • Decarbonisation Plans

    Libraries Unlimited are looking to support businesses in the South Hams, West Devon or Teignbridge with fully-funded support to create a carbon reduction plan. There is also the opportunity to access a grant up to the value of £10,000 in … Continue reading →