General funding throughout Devon
There are several leading organisations that distribute general grants and funding advice throughout Devon, including East Devon. Their funding programmes sometimes change so you may find it worthwhile to check their websites regularly for the latest information.
Grassroots Grants Grassroots Grants have grants of up to £5,000 available to community groups in Devon. If your community group helps local people, is led by volunteers, has an annual income of less than £30,000 and has been running for over 12 months then you could be eligible. To find out more go to: www.devoncf.com or phone Kathy on 01884 235887
Make a difference in Devon Devon County Councillors have £10,000 each available to support capital projects which can make a significant difference to towns and villages in Devon. As news of this funding is spreading quickly, and funding may be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis, interested organisations are advised to contact their County Councillor as soon as possible. To find out who your County Councillor is go to: www.devon.gov.uk/index/democracycommunities/county_councillors.htm
Local money Some Town and Parish Councils have funding available for local community projects in their areas. Contact your local Parish or Town Clerk to see if this is available for you. To find out how to contact them go to: www.eastdevon.gov.uk/parish_and_town_councils
Your local clubs Have you thought about contacting your local Lions Club or Rotary Club to ask them if they have any funds available for projects in their local area?
To find out where your local Lions Club is and how to contact them visit: http://www.lionsmd105.org/ or phone 0845 8339502
To find out where your local Rotary Club is and how to contact them go to: http://www.ribi.org/ or phone 01789 765411
Small grants The South West Foundation Small Grants Fund has grants of up to £1,000 available to support small community organsations operating in rural areas, market and coastal towns (not urban areas). The funding must be used for activities that enable people from diverse backgrounds to become engaged in their neighbourhoods and communities and/or to bring about real change to the lives of people in the community. For more information phone 01275 333666
Money for your local area ‘Making it Local’ has grants available of up to £100,000 (but most grants will be much smaller) in the Blackdown Hills and the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Their aim is to get people more connected with the landscapes in which they live and work.The funding is for different kinds of businesses and organisations, including private businesses and sole traders, social and community enterprises, Parish and Town Councils, voluntary groups, local community groups, charities and collaborative groups.
A wide range of projects could be eligible for funding including: local village services; renewable power for a small community; training support for small businesses.
If you would like to find out more please contact Jenny Archard, Programme Manager, on 01823 680626 or e-mail jenny.archard@devon.gov.uk or visit: www.makingitlocal.org
Devon County Council: Grantnet Devon County Council subscribes to Grantnet, a powerful searchable database which matches your needs with funding drawn from a wide range of sources, including the European Union, government, national lottery and grantmaking trusts. You can find out more details and fill out an online contact form about your project at: http://www.devon.gov.uk
Devon Funding News Devon Funding news is issued monthly and offers practical assistance with raising money for projects in the UK. Devon Funding News is free and available monthly by email. You may, however, need to register first and receive a user name and password. You can register, read current and past copies of Devon Funding News via: http://www.fundingnews.co.uk/
Devon Community Foundation Devon Community Foundation gives grants to a range of good causes across Devon. If you would like a full list of their current grant programme, please visit: www.devoncf.com/applying_for_a_grant/Documents/GrantProgrammes_005.pdf
Community Council of Devon (CCD) The Community Council of Devon focuses on work with rural communities including East Devon. For background information and an overview of services, please visit: http://www.devonrcc.org.uk/page/background_and_overview_of_services.php
Devon Rural Renaissance Devon Rural Renaissance funds two main types of projects: increasing rural economic productivity and improving access to services in rural areas. You can check your eligibility at: http://www.ruraldevon.org/eligible/
Funding for Innovation Springboard is the new investment fund created to support the development of innovative ideas that will have a significant impact on the economy of Devon and Cornwall. Investment, in the form of a loan, or possibly a grant, is available to any organisation in the public, private or voluntary sector, as funding to support early stage development, feasibility studies or 'step change' activity. For more information phone 0845 6009966 or e-mail enquiries@springboardfund.co.uk
The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Sustainable Development Fund This Fund gives grants to a wide range of community groups, organisations and businesses to make a real difference to their local environment or the way in which they do carry out their activities. The fund is available to any individuals, groups or businesses with ideas for projects that will benefit the East Devon AONB, its users and surrounding area. For more information: http://www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk/SustainableDevelopmentFund.htm or phone 01404 46663.
Wide range of funding The Foyle Foundation has grants available of between £1,000 and £10,000 to smaller charities working at a grassroots level across a range of activities. For more information: www.foylefoundation.org.uk or phone 020 7430 9119
The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation has funding of between £200 and £10,000 available for a wide range of purposes including education, arts, heritage, youth, community conservation, housing, health etc. Funding is for capital and revenue costs. For more information phone: 02074 082198.
Further advice and assistance
If you need further assistance or advice, please contact: Jamie Buckley, Engagement and Funding Officer, East Devon District Council, Tel no: 01395 517569 email: jbuckley@eastdevon.gov.uk
