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 […]
Funding updates
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Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund 2025
The Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund aims to raise the profile of aviation careers and remove barriers to access, so that the sector can build a workforce fit for the future. It is a joint initiative of the Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority. There is a total of £750,000 available to […]
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LoveReading4Kids: Funding for Schools
Schools can apply for between £1,000 and £5,000 for books for their school, with a specific focus on reading for pleasure. The LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme accepts applications from state-funded schools in the UK. Primaries, secondaries and early years’ settings are all eligible to apply. Priority will be given to schools with income deprivation […]
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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 […]
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Sofronie Foundation
The Sofronie Foundation provides grants for projects that provide young people with skills for jobs and increase access to higher education. There is a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills. Funding is for initiatives that: increase access to higher education, such as educational programmes for young people that raise aspirations, build […]
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Sport England: Movement Fund
Sport England’s Movement Fund provides support for sports clubs and other organisations that help people to take part in physical activity. There is a total budget of £160million and Sport England has recently announced that 10% of this is being earmarked for clubs and groups that are looking to become more environmentally friendly and sustainable. […]
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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 […]
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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 £6m of funding to distribute. The scheme provides funding for activities that create a sustainable and resilient seafood sector, reduce […]
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The Tree Council
The Tree Council provides funding for tree-planting projects through several grant schemes, including a new Trees Outside Woodland Fund which is now open for applications from local authorities and registered charities. The Tree Council schemes for projects in England are: Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund – grants of £2,500 to £10,000 for community tree-planting […]
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Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund
The Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund has re-opened for applications for its main grants scheme. The funding aims to support the modernisation and improvement of village halls, so that they are fit for purpose and can provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities: improved health and/or […]