Funding updates

  • Suez Communities Fund

    The Suez Communities Fund provides grants of up to £50,000 for capital improvements to facilities that benefit the general public. This includes village halls, community centres, cycle paths, playgrounds, sports facilities and historic buildings. Projects need to be within 2.5 miles of a qualifying Suez site: these include Woodbury Salterton and Brynsworthy (Barnstaple). The funding […]

  • Growing Communities Fund

    Devon County Council has announced a budget of £85,000 for this year’s Growing Communities Fund. Grants are available from the Growing Communities Fund for projects that support Devon communities wishing to build self-reliance, tackle hardship such as food and fuel inequality, improve mental health and wellbeing or address loneliness and isolation. The Growing Communities Fund […]

  • Mid Devon Business Refresh Grant

    Small businesses in Mid Devon can apply for a grant to help improve their premises. Refresh grants of up to £2,500 are available to help existing commercial, retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses to refresh their look, with priority given to those in Mid Devon towns and villages. If you have an independent business with […]

  • Grassroots Grants

    Small, local organisations that are making a positive difference in their communities can apply for between £500 and £2,000 in unrestricted funding. The grants are flexible and can therefore be used where they are most needed, including for core organisational costs. The aim is to support groups that provide vital services in their local communities […]

  • Randal Foundation

    The Randal Foundation has a mission to save lives and significantly improve lives for those in need in the UK and around the world. It provides grants for initiatives in education, healthcare and poverty alleviation. Applications for funding can be made in response to specific calls. The Foundation is currently inviting applications from UK registered […]

  • RYA Foundation

    RYA-affiliated sailing clubs and centres and other organisations that are seeking to develop their facilities or programmes for disadvantaged people may apply for grant funding. The aim is to improve sailing opportunities for people who are disadvantaged by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances. Funding is available for: Most […]

  • Farming Innovation Programme

    There are new opportunities this autumn to apply for funding through the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP). The FIP provides investment in innovation, research and development to benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England. Defra awards FIP funding through a series of competitions, in partnership with UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). There are three upcoming FIP competitions: (Feasibility […]

  • Find grants for schools in Devon

    A new list of grants for schools in Devon is now available from Devon Funding News. The list provides links to local and national grants that accept applications from schools in Devon. It includes funding for curriculum support, reading schemes, sports, outdoor education, SEND support, music and arts. The list is available under ‘Resources’ on […]

  • Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps

    Devon County Council has announced that the latest Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps are now live. This government-funded programme offers funded, flexible training for adults aged 19+ in Devon, helping them to gain in-demand skills, with a guaranteed interview on completion. In addition, employers can recruit job-ready candidates from the course participants or access up to 90% […]

  • Arts Council England

    Arts Council England (ACE) has outlined the timings for when it will re-open applications to two of its key funding programmes. ACE provides grants for creativity and culture across all types of arts organisations and projects but, following technical issues in the Summer, it has not been possible to submit new grant applications. National Lottery […]