Food, Fuel and More

Funding

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Location

England, South West England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant helps organisations that support people struggling to afford food, energy bills, and other essentials. It is part of the government's Household Support Fund, distributed by Devon Community Foundation and Devon County Council. You can apply if you work with minority ethnic communities, people experiencing homelessness, or households where disability affects income. It targets groups who are not already getting help through other schemes.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Must work with minority ethnic communities, people experiencing homelessness, or households with disabilities affecting income
  • Must support people not already accessing help through other channels
Who is this for?

This grant is for organisations in Devon that work directly with people who cannot afford food, utility bills, or other essentials. You must support minority ethnic communities, people experiencing homelessness, or households affected by disability. It is not for groups whose clients are already receiving support through other government schemes.

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

1,076

Typical award

£5,000

Most awards

£2,500 to £5,625

Most funded region

South West

207 awards in 2025, down from 308 the year before.

Recent awards include Freedom Community Alliance (£4,332, 2026), Park Life Heavitree (£10,308, 2026) and Totnes Rural Youth Engagement (TRAYE) (£7,332, 2026).

This funder has made 1,076 awards with a typical award of £5,000. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Devon Community Foundation

Part of the Household Support Fund allocated by central government and distributed in partnership with Devon County Council. Aimed at organisations working with priority groups struggling to afford food, utility bills and other essentials who are not accessing support through other channels.

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Last updated: 14 July 2026