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.

  • BA Better World Community Fund

    Community projects that deliver benefits for areas experiencing social and economic deprivation or that tackle environmental challenges could be eligible for up to £15,000 in extra funding to top up what they raise through crowdfunding. The BA Better World Community … Continue reading →

  • SHAKE Climate Change Programme

    This investment programme supports entrepreneurs and start-ups with science or tech-based ideas in the areas of agriculture and food production that have a positive impact on mitigating climate change. The programme includes workshops, training and mentoring: around 20 businesses are … Continue reading →

  • National Education Nature Park

    All schools, nurseries and colleges in England can join the National Education Nature Park. This is a new programme to provide teachers and other educators with resources, support and guidance to deliver nature education across the curriculum. The programme is … Continue reading →

  • Collecteco

    Do you need furniture or equipment for your organisation? Collecteco partners with companies across the UK to generate social value, net zero and circular economy benefits by donating furniture and equipment to charities, schools, community groups, NHS trusts and other … Continue reading →

  • Horizon Europe

    Large-scale international partnerships with a joint research project can apply for funding from Horizon Europe. This is the EU research and innovation programme. The UK is now formally an associate country to Horizon Europe and so UK organisations can apply … Continue reading →

  • North Devon Town Centre Enhancement Scheme

    North Devon Council has launched a new Town Centre Enhancement Scheme, which will award small grants to support existing independent businesses that would like to replace, improve or carry out repairs to their shop fronts or for other potential enhancement … Continue reading →

  • Mid Devon Prosperity Programme

    Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) is offering a portfolio of grant schemes to support businesses and other local organisations. Funding for the Mid Devon Prosperity Programme comes from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund and will … Continue reading →

  • Thrive Together Fund

    Small and medium sized charities and social enterprises can apply for a loan/grant package to support their work to deliver social or environmental impact. The new £6m Thrive Together Fund provides a package of loan (75%) and grant (25%) to eligible … Continue reading →

  • Shared Prosperity Fund

    District and Borough Councils in Devon are investing their allocations from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) in local projects. The Shared Prosperity Fund has a total budget of £2.6billion which the government has allocated to local authorities to support … Continue reading →