The Screwfix Foundation provides grants up to £5,000 for projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. The aim is to help those in need: this could be by reason of financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages. The funding can be used for projects that […]
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.
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DWF Foundation
Registered charities can apply to the DWF Foundation for one-off grants up to £5,000 to support work in the areas of: homelessness health and wellbeing employability education environment and sustainability In particular, the foundation is looking for projects that develop and improve local communities by: tackling a specific community issue helping voluntary and community groups […]
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Energy Resilience Fund
The Energy Resilience Fund (ERF) provides a blended funding package of loan and grant to help charities and social enterprises to reduce their carbon emissions and energy costs. The funding can be used for: Installing energy-saving measures or generation technology to buildings or land (including new builds) Purchasing energy-efficient or environmentally-friendly vehicles or equipment Funding […]
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Electricals Recycling Fund
Material Focus provides grants for projects that make it easier for people to repair, donate or recycle their old electricals. A total of £750,000 is available to support two types of projects: Growing existing services – grants of up to £100,000 for projects that grow existing collection methods for small electricals. This could be community drop […]
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East Devon Carbon Action Fund
East Devon District Council launched its Carbon Action Programme earlier in the year and is now inviting applications to the Carbon Action Fund which forms part of the programme. Businesses and community organisations in East Devon can apply for a grant to decarbonise their premises or to reuse/reduce waste in their production process. The funding […]
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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 as a part of their STEM curriculum. Grants are available to registered charities and Community […]
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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, CICs and community groups can apply for a grant of £1,000 or £2,000 to help […]
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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 apply for a grant from the new Stobart Sustainability Fund. There is a short online […]
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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 strategy to address long-standing heritage issues at scale. Grants of between £10,000 and £10 million […]
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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 or more of the following priority themes: Address inequalities Improve health and wellbeing Get people […]