Grants in South West England

The South West benefits from UK-wide grants plus regional programmes through the Heart of the South West and West of England Growth Hubs. Agritech, clean energy, and marine technology funding is particularly relevant. The region has dedicated programmes for rural businesses.

There are currently 34 live grants available in South West England, with deadlines ranging from 23 July 2026 to 1 April 2030.

Magnet Hub Grant Scheme

Department for Business and Trade

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Up to £20,000,000Manufacturing, Charities & Non-Profit

The Magnet Hub Grant Scheme offers up to £20 million to build a UK-based facility for rare earth magnet manufacturing. The successful applicant will create a national hub focused on innovation, skills

Creative Foundations Fund

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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£100,000 – £10,000,000Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

The Creative Foundations Fund pays for capital work on cultural buildings and assets in England. This includes revitalising, restoring, retrofitting, or renewing cultural spaces. It also covers urgent

Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for residential landlords

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

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Up to £100,000Energy & Utilities, Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant helps landlords install electric vehicle chargepoints and supporting infrastructure. Commercial landlords can get between £350 and £30,000 for chargepoints and infrastructure work. Resident

Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

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Up to £500Energy & Utilities

This grant helps renters and flat owners buy and install electric vehicle charge points. You can get £300 to £350 towards the costs. The grant is available until 1 April 2027. You must be renting your

Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

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Up to £500Energy & Utilities

This grant helps electric vehicle drivers who rent their home or own a flat. It covers the cost of buying and installing EV charge points. You can get up to £500 towards these costs. The grant is avai

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Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

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£10 – £1,000Public Administration & Defence, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The National Archives offers Skills Bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development acti

Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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£5,000,000 – £25,000,000Manufacturing, Health & Social Work

The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot provides capital grants for large-scale research and development projects in the UK life sciences sector. You can get between £5 million an

Youth Jobs Grant

Department for Work and Pensions

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£3,000 – £25,000,000Administrative & Support Services, Charities & Non-Profit

The Youth Jobs Grant pays employers up to £3,000 per young person they hire. It is part of the UK Government's Youth Guarantee scheme. The money is paid in stages once you meet the scheme conditions.

Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees Programme

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£1,500 – £30,500Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for creating woodland design plans. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 to produce a plan that meets UK Forestry Standards. Landowners, land managers and p

City Change Fund

Plymouth City Council

Ongoing

The City Change Fund supports community projects in Plymouth through crowdfunding initiatives. The fund provides matched funding or support for crowdfunding campaigns. Projects must benefit local peop

Councillor community grants

Plymouth City Council

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

Plymouth City Council councillors have annual grant allocations to support local community projects. The grants help not-for-profit groups and organisations in Plymouth. Projects must benefit resident

Migrant Business Support

West of England Combined Authority Growth Hub

Ongoing

This grant helps non-EU migrants and refugees who run businesses in the West of England. It provides guidance and support to help you adopt green technologies and sustainable practices. The programme

The South West Investment Fund

South West Investment Fund

Ongoing

The South West Investment Fund provides finance for small and medium-sized businesses in the South West of England. It aims to fill gaps where businesses struggle to access funding through normal rout

Bristol Impact Fund (BIF3)

Bristol City Council

Ongoing
Up to £8,800,000Charities & Non-Profit

Bristol Impact Fund provides £8.8 million over four years to tackle inequality in Bristol. The fund prioritises neighbourhood organisations and citywide equalities communities. It supports community-l

Funding for Local Projects from Community Infrastructure Levy

Bristol City Council

Ongoing

Bristol City Council offers annual funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy for community projects. This money comes from fees paid by developers when they build new homes or buildings. Local co

CLASP - Communities: Local Action on Suicide Prevention

Devon Community Foundation

Ongoing
Health & Social Work

CLASP funds community projects that prevent suicide among children and young people in Devon. The grant is for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. You must have experience in chi

North Somerset Community Partnership Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing
Health & Social Work

This grant supports community-based organisations in North Somerset that help disadvantaged local people with health and wellbeing. The funding aims to improve outcomes for vulnerable residents throug

Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls

Devon Community Foundation

Ongoing
Up to £5,000Health & Social Work

This grant provides up to £5,000 for organisations helping vulnerable groups with basic needs like food and utility bills. It is part of the Household Support Fund run by Devon Community Foundation an

R W Barnes Bursary Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing
Education

The R W Barnes Bursary Grant helps undergraduate students studying Engineering, Maths or Physics. It provides financial assistance to support your studies in these STEM subjects. The grant is managed

BCH/NSCP Professional Development Bursary Fund Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing
Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

This bursary helps students studying healthcare subjects pay for their education costs. You must be enrolled on a healthcare-related course or programme. The funding comes from Quartet Community Found

Green Business Grants

West of England Combined Authority

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

This grant helps small and medium-sized businesses reduce carbon emissions and save money on energy bills. You can use the funding to implement green technologies and reduce your environmental impact.

The Investment Readiness Advisory Service

West of England Combined Authority

Ongoing

The West of England Combined Authority offers free expert consultancy to help businesses prepare for investment funding. This service provides guidance and support for businesses seeking to engage wit

The Bristol Impact Fund (BIF3)

Bristol City Council

Ongoing

The Bristol Impact Fund gives money from developer fees to community projects in Bristol. Local councillors decide which projects get funding through area committees. You can use the money to improve

Megawatt Community Energy Fund Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing

The Megawatt Community Energy Fund supports projects that reduce carbon emissions, raise climate change awareness, or tackle fuel poverty. The fund backs community initiatives focused on environmental

Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing

The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme funds organisations that provide activities for children and young people in Bristol. You can use the money for recreational, educational and developmental

Cornwall Council Community Chest

Cornwall Council

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

Cornwall Council Community Chest provides small grants for not-for-profit groups across Cornwall. Each Cornwall Councillor has their own grants budget to support local projects in their area. Applicat

Food, Fuel and More

Devon Community Foundation

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

This grant helps organisations support people who cannot afford food, utility bills and other essentials. It targets groups like minority ethnic communities, people experiencing homelessness, and hous

Wessex Water Environment Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing

The Wessex Water Environment Fund supports charitable and community activities that improve local biodiversity or have a positive environmental impact. The fund focuses on projects that enhance the na

Lead the Change

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Education, Health & Social Work

Lead the Change supports young people in Bristol to play a leading role in their community. The programme empowers youth leadership and community engagement initiatives across Bristol. Organisations t

Pencarrie Community Grants

Devon Community Foundation

Ongoing
Up to £3,000Charities & Non-Profit, Health & Social Work

Pencarrie Community Grants fund suicide prevention projects for children and young people in Devon. The grants are for small voluntary and community organisations with income under £50,000. You can ge

Express Grant Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Express Grant Programme supports charitable and community activities across the West of England. This is a flexible grant programme for organisations delivering community benefit across the region

North Somerset Community Transport Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing
Transport & Storage, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant supports community transport groups and car schemes in North Somerset. You can get funding to help provide essential transport services to your local community. The grant is available for o

Armed Forces grants

Plymouth City Council

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Other Services

Plymouth City Council offers grants for the armed forces community. The funding supports projects that help military personnel, veterans, and their families. You can apply if you are part of the armed

Living Streets grant

Plymouth City Council

Ongoing
Transport & Storage

This grant helps Plymouth City Councillors fund highway improvements in their local areas. Councillors can direct money to fix roads, pavements, and other transport infrastructure problems. The fundin