Regional, national and specialist libraries, archives and records offices can apply for grants to acquire rare books and manuscripts that they would not otherwise have the resources to purchase. Friends of the Nations’ Libraries (FNL) helps eligible institutions to purchase rare printed books, manuscripts, records and archives of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or similar interest. Grants typically […]
Funding updates
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Defra funding for farmers and growers
Defra provides several funding programmes to support the agricultural sector. Current opportunities include: Farmer Collaboration Fund – funding for delivery partners to establish and support groups of farmers and land managers to work together, share knowledge, exchange experience and trial new working practices.Apply by 30 September 2026 Farming Innovation Programme (Small R&D Partnerships) – funding […]
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Growth Hub
Entrepreneurs, new-starts and growing businesses in Devon can access a wide range of support and advice from the Growth Hub. If you are looking for help to develop your business – including help with finding funding – you can use the online resources available on the Growth Hub website and get in touch with the […]
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Let’s Celebrate Towns
Towns across the UK can enter the Let’s Celebrate Towns competition, a joint initiative of Visa and Nationwide. Winning towns will each receive a £20,000 grant towards community-led projects or new initiatives that give small businesses a boost. The competition is looking for a range of positive stories from towns across the country such as […]
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Morrisons Foundation
Morrisons Foundation provides capital grants to support the improvement and development of services and facilities through its Connecting Communities programme. The aim of the funding is to: Registered charities can apply for a grant of up to £20,000 to help them to provide their place-based services to communities. This includes: The funding is for capital […]
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Vinehill Trust
The Vinehill Trust provides grants for charities and other not-for-profit organisations in the UK. There are three areas of interest: Music – for projects that encourage and support choral singing and organ scholarship for children and young people in schools, churches and the wider community; and for works to repair and restore pipe organs in […]
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Sunrise Moments Community Fund
The Sunrise Moments Community Fund offers small grants for projects that help wheelchair users and disabled people enjoy greater independence, inclusion and opportunity. The funding can be used to help with projects such as: The aim is to support projects that encourage people to get active, connect with others, try something new, or simply make […]
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New Allotment Site Fund
The New Allotment Site Fund offers grants of up to £50,000 per acre to purchase land for new non-profit allotment sites. The funding is for sites that will be managed by the community, with a strong focus on environmental stewardship. Anyone who is passionate about allotments and willing to collaborate with Green Allotments to get […]
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Finnis Scott Foundation
Registered charities can apply to the Finnis Scott Foundation for grants to support activities relating to horticulture and plant sciences, as well as fine art and art history. Grants are awarded for the following types of projects: You can apply for up to £10,000 although most grants are for £5,000 or less. UK registered charities […]
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The Gardens Trust Community Fund
If you are involved with a voluntary organisation that supports a historic designed landscape you can apply to The Gardens Trust for a community grant of up to £10,000. The fund is for any activity that relates to a historic designed landscape, garden or park: these are landscapes or outdoor spaces of historical, cultural or […]