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.

  • Devon Community Foundation

    Devon Community Foundation (DCF) has adopted a new approach to distributing grants. The foundation has an extensive database of community groups and charities and will use this to identify those that fit the funds that are available at any time. DCF will then invite relevant organisations to submit an application. If you have submitted an […]

  • West Devon Borough Council: community grants

    The following funds are available to voluntary and community groups in West Devon: Community Halls Capital Grant Fund – grants up to £25,000 to support the resilience and development of community facilities, such as community halls, village halls and other community buildings which provide a range of services to their local communities. Arts and Activities […]

  • Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

    The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust provides grant funding for work that seeks to make a positive change across the UK as a whole. The trust is open to funding a range of different organisations and approaches, but generally funds work that is about addressing the root causes of problems rather than delivering services or alleviating […]

  • Devon Emergency Resilience Fund

    The Devon Emergency Resilience Fund provides small grants to support communities in Devon to be better prepared in the event of an emergency, including flooding. There are two funding schemes: Scheme 1 – up to £250 to help communities to develop emergency plans Scheme 2 – up to £1,500 to support small scale works and […]

  • 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 £6m of funding to distribute. The scheme provides funding for activities that create a sustainable and resilient seafood sector, reduce […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]