South West Water provides grants to support communities in the SWW area with nature, wellbeing and learning opportunities, as well as water-saving initiatives.
There are two grant schemes:
Better Futures Fund
This fund is for organisations that focus on physical activity, education, health and wellbeing, or environmental impact, with funding available to schools, registered charities, other not-for-profit organisations, CICs and local community groups.
Projects need to involve one or more of the following:
- nature and the environment – protecting nature for the benefit of community health and wellbeing
- education – providing new opportunities to help people of all ages grow and develop
- community – bringing people together to create a sense of purpose within communities
- vulnerability – providing care and support to people who need extra help
You can apply for between £2,000 and £15,000.
Water-Saving Community Fund
There is a total budget of £75,000 a year for projects that involve people with water conservation, especially finding new inspiring ways to save water and benefit the community. Schools, registered charities, constituted not-for-profit organisations and CICs can apply for grants over £1,000; for grants under £1,000, applications from community groups are also accepted.
For both schemes the grants can be used to pay for the costs of equipment hire or purchase, skills and training, staff time for work on the project, and professional fees.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants for communities in the South West Water area
Application deadline:
Better Futures Fund: 31 December 2026. Water-Saving Fund: applications below £1,000 are reviewed every month; applications above £1,000 are reviewed in April and October