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 […]
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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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 […]
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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 Centre services include: Information Asset Register and Data Mapping Policy Drafting and Review Impact […]
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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 Free carbon surveys and action plans Grants to help purchase decarbonisation equipment (solar PV, LED lighting, etc), available […]
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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 assessments to advise you on the most effective ways to reduce carbon emissions and energy […]
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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 the SFI options available in 2024 are now available and this includes access to the […]
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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. The scheme provides funding for a range of projects that deliver the following high-level outcomes: […]
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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 through access, recreational and educational opportunities within and about the countryside Promote and encourage education […]
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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 South Hams and West Devon (up to £20,000 in Teignbridge based on specific conditions) in […]