Sustainable Development Fund
What is the East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund..?
The Sustainable Development Fund is being used by a wide range of community groups, organisations and businesses to make a real difference to their local environment and the way in which they carry out their activities. It is being used to deliver the aims and objectives of the East Devon AONB Management Plan.....to foster a living, working landscape. The grant is delivered by your local AONB team on behalf of Natural England.
Since 2004 we have provided £287,000 to 65 projects with a total value of £965,000 - making a huge difference locally.
View our brief summary of some of the wonderful range of activities supported (PDF 3mb)
We hope you will be inspired to 'do your bit' for conserving and enhancing this national treasure.
So, you think you want to apply..?
The fund is available to any individual, group or business with ideas for projects that will benefit the East Devon AONB, its users and surrounding area.
Projects must:
- Demonstrate support and involvement of communities, business or environmental interests within the AONB
- Applicants do not have to be located within the East Devon AONB
East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
What is the process..?
East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund Application Process
East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund - Panel Members (2010/2011):
John Wilding - Clinton Devon Estates (Panel Chairman)
Mike Ellingham - National Farmers Union
Amanda Newsome - Natural England
Donald Campbell - Axe Vale and District
Conservation Society
Cllr Graham Godbeer - East Devon District Council
The panel members also sit on the East Devon AONB Partnership and through their
experience and background cover a wide range of skills and interests in the social,
economic and environmental, public, private and voluntary sectors.
Yes, you want to apply - here is your essential reading:
Terms and Conditions for 2010 / 2011 East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund Applications
Sustainable Development Fund - 2010 / 2011 Application Form (word document)
Sustainable Development Fund - AONB Management Strategy Policies checklist
Sustainable Development Fund - Checklist
How has the East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund been used..?
SDF SHOWCASE ACROSS SOUTH WEST : The SWPL Sustainable Development Fund Showcase 2010 features projects that received some of the £1million SDF spend across the National Parks and AONBs in the South West last year. Lots of good examples from across our region to push forward the low carbon future, biodiversity targets and sustainable communities - a genuine contribution from protected landscapes to bringing about the Big Society concept.
2009 / 2010 SDF Projects - Once again the East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund has supported a dozen projects to the value of £46,822.37
2008 / 2009 SDF Projects - Over £61,665 East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund supported 14 different projects
2007 / 2008 SDF Projects - More than £64,500 of Sustainable Development Fund supported 19 different projects, which resulted
in over £217,200 worth of local action being delivered.
All 14 Protected Landscapes, 12 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and 2 National Park Authorities (NPAs) in the South West now operate Sustainable Development Funds. In 2007/08 some £1.25 million was distributed to 230 projects across our finest landscapes. One of the great advantages of SDF is unlocking other financial resources for project activity, as above. In 2007/08 the £1.25m fund contributed to project activity worth over £7.5m giving a leverage of £5 for every £1 of SDF spend. To see a video showcase of projects follow this link
2006 / 2007 SDF Projects - £72,000 of Sustainable Development Fund was awarded to 17different projects, which resulted in over £213,000 worth of local action being delivered.
2005/06 SDF Projects - £95,554 was awarded to 15 different projects, which resulted in over £186,093 worth of local action being delivered.
The first three years (2005 - 2008) of the Sustainable Development Fund were provided for by Defra through Natural England and delivered locally by the AONB team. Natural England has maintained support for this programme to the AONB in recognition of the grassroots activity the fund has helped to grow.
We always welcome any feedback on the above application process - please contact us at aonb@eastdevon.gov.uk. Thank you.