{"id":5037,"date":"2019-11-22T09:46:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T09:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/providerengagementnetwork\/?page_id=5037"},"modified":"2023-11-30T11:02:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T11:02:04","slug":"funding-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/providerengagementnetwork\/resources\/funding-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

New funding to\u00a0help Devon economy build back better and encourage the green sector<\/h2>\n

We’ve launched a\u00a0new Natural Capital Challenge Fund<\/a> to help the Devon economy to build back better and encourage the green sector in the county.<\/p>\n

With two coastlines, two national parks and five National Landscapes, Devon\u2019s environment is a key asset and the pilot funding scheme will aim to capitalise on this to develop the county\u2019s green economy aspirations.<\/p>\n

A total funding pot of \u00a3300,000 is available to provide one off grants\u00a0of up to \u00a350,000 to support Devon-based businesses, social enterprises, charities, and community groups to create employment and training opportunities with initiatives\u00a0such as improvements to biodiversity, tree planting, sustainable use of materials, reducing emissions, and increasing protection from flooding.<\/p>\n

The funding scheme will also contribute towards the response to the Climate Emergency<\/a> to help reduce carbon emissions in Devon to net zero by 2050. The project itself will provide the potential to save an estimated 3,000 tonnes of carbon, and restoration or recovery of 50 hectares of habitat.<\/p>\n

Applications must be submitted by 5.00pm on Friday 20 August and funding must be spent by the end of March 2023. Download the application pack on the Economy website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More information<\/h2>\n