Funding and support

There are many options for funding and support for businesses and communities:

• Through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we have a range of grants and funding available for businesses and communities around the 4 themes set out in our investment plan:
  • Active and inclusive travel
  • Agri-tech and regenerative farming
  • Marine economy and decarbonisation
  • Wider business support and consultancy
• The Climate Change and Biodiversity Locality Fund provides each District Councillor with a budget to enable them to support a wide range of projects to help us tackle our Climate and Ecological Emergency Declarations. The project should meet one of the objectives in the South Hams Climate Change and Biodiversity Strategy.
• Thermal Imaging Camera Hire - As part of our commitments to help reduce carbon emissions in our area and help people improve the energy efficiencies of their homes, we have four thermal imaging cameras available for use on a free to borrow basis for Town and Parish Councils or Community Groups.
• Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) Sustainable Neighbourhood Planning Support - CSE is offering support, advice and assistance for neighbourhood planning groups:
  • Initial advice on the relevant sustainability and climate issues and opportunities in your area;
  • Advice on gaining support for sustainability measures;
  • Support with policy drafting and wording for your neighbourhood plan;
  • Delivering public engagement events and workshops;
  • Research for developing an evidence base;
  • They also have a range of online resources and guides to help.
• Salix provide funding for parish, town and community councils looking to undertake energy efficiency projects. Salix can support over 100 different energy efficiency technology types, including boilers, LED and lighting upgrades. Projects commonly involve upgrading street lighting and footpath lights, and public buildings such as village halls.
• Devon County Council: Locality Budgets - Each County Councillor in Devon has an allocation each year to enable them to respond to local needs in their divisions, supporting projects or activities that benefit the communities they represent. Projects should be in line with the County Council’s objectives and priorities. 
• Help to reduce fuel bills - In this guide you will find information about funding offers to make energy efficiency improvements to your home: 
  • ECO Local Flexibility Funding
  • Home Upgrade Grant
  • Connected for Warmth
• Sign up to the South Hams District Council Climate Change and Biodiversity Newsletter - This monthly bulletin includes short term funding opportunities when they arise so do sign up to be notified of the latest funding available.