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 251 live grants available in South West England, with deadlines ranging from 2 October 2026 to 1 April 2030.
Checked daily. Last updated 1 October 2026.
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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls
Devon Community Foundation
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 and Devon County Council. You can apply if your organisation works in Plymouth City Council areas and has an income under £250,000. Priority groups include minority ethnic communities, homeless people, and households with disabilities or health problems affecting their income. The grant helps organisations support people who cannot afford essentials. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.
Funding for Local Projects from Community Infrastructure Levy
Bristol City Council
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 councillors decide which projects get funding through area committees. You can apply for money to improve community centres, parks, or other local facilities. Your project must be in an area where new development is happening. The amount available varies each year depending on how much development takes place.
Food, Fuel and More
Devon Community Foundation
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.
Armed Forces grants
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth City Council offers grants for projects that benefit the armed forces community. This includes military personnel, veterans, and their families. The funding supports initiatives that make a difference to this community in the South West of England.
Living Streets grant
Plymouth City Council
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 funding supports local infrastructure projects that councillors identify as priorities in their wards.
City Change Fund
Plymouth City Council
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 people in Plymouth.
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Create free accountSustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme
Department for Education (DfE)
The Department for Education is offering grants to help schools in England reduce surface water flood risk. The scheme funds Sustainable Drainage Systems, which are features like rain gardens or permeable paving that manage rainwater on site. You can apply for between £10,000 and £1,000,000. This is a match-funded scheme, so the DfE will cover up to 50% of your total project costs. You must fund the remaining 50% yourself. The deadline to apply is 2 November 2026.
Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees Programme
The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for the cost of creating a woodland design plan. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 in funding. The plan must meet UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) rules. Landowners, land managers, and public bodies in England can apply. Applications are open year-round with no set closing date. Funding is confirmed until March 2030.
See all 2 rounds of Woodland Creation Planning GrantOpen UK-wide
A further 224 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in South West England can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.
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Material Focus - Electricals Recycling Fund
Material Focus
The Electricals Recycling Fund helps organisations improve electrical waste recycling and reuse. Material Focus provides this annual funding to stop electrical items being hoarded or thrown away. Since 2020, they have worked with over 100 local authorities and businesses. The fund supports projects that encourage people to recycle electrical items properly. You can use the money for campaigns, collection schemes, or education programmes. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
Frontier AI Discovery
Innovate UK
Frontier AI Discovery is a grant programme from Innovate UK focused on artificial intelligence research and development. The funding amount has not been specified. This appears to be a rolling programme with no fixed deadline. Eligibility criteria have not been detailed in the available information. The grant is available across the UK, with particular focus on England. You would likely use this funding for AI research projects or developing new AI technologies. More details about application requirements and funding amounts would need to be confirmed directly with Innovate UK.
LandAid - Young Futures Fund
LandAid
The Young Futures Fund provides grants to organisations helping young people at risk of homelessness. The fund supports projects that increase access to safe and affordable housing. It also funds support services to help young people keep their homes and live independently. The fund is available in North West England. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The funding amount is not specified. You need to be an organisation working with homeless or at-risk young people to apply.
Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants
Benefact Trust
The Benefact Trust Community Impact Grants support Christian organisations in North West England. The grants fund projects that make a positive difference to lives and communities. You must be a Christian organisation to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling programme with no set deadlines. You can use the money for community projects that transform lives. The exact application process and eligibility requirements are not detailed in the current information.
Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund
Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund
The Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund provides up to £1,000 for organisations in Middleton to run summer holiday activities for children and young people in 2026. The fund aims to support enriching and fun holiday provision during the summer break. You can use the money to provide engaging, safe activities for local children. This is specifically for organisations based in Middleton in North West England. The deadline appears to be rolling, so you can apply when ready. The minimum funding amount is not specified.
True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants
True Colours Trust
Up to £10,000 for UK projects supporting disabled children and young people, those with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 1
Innovate UK
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help businesses work with universities on innovation projects. A graduate works in your business for 1-3 years to complete a specific project. The government pays most of the graduate's salary and university costs. Your business must contribute to the project costs. This is a national UK scheme with rolling applications. You can apply throughout the year. The partnership helps you access university expertise and develop new products or processes.
See all 3 rounds of Knowledge Transfer PartnershipFuture Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic
Innovate UK Business Connect
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects. This funding comes from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The money is specifically for developing future leaders in research and innovation. This is Round 11 of the Future Leaders Fellowships programme. The deadline is 4 November 2026. You must be a UK registered organisation to apply. The funding range for individual projects is not specified.
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