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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 or the way in which they do 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 Defra and the Natural England .

We hope you will be inspired to 'do your bit' for conserving and enhancing this national treasure.

In 2008/09, Natural England awarded us £61,000

So, you think you want to apply?

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.

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?

Terms and Conditions for 2009 / 2010 East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund Applications

East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund Application Process

Membership of the East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund panel

 

Yes, I want to apply?

Sustainable Development Fund - 2009/10 Application Form (word document)

Sustainable Development Fund - Guidance notes on completion of the grant application form

Sustainable Development Fund - AONB Management Strategy Policies checklist

Sustainable Development Fund - Checklist

 

How has the East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund been used?

In 2008/2009 over £61,665 East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund supported 14 different projects.

In 2007/08 over £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

In 2006/07 £72,000 of Sustainable Development Fund was awarded to 17different projects, which resulted in over £213,000 worth of local action being delivered.

In 2005/06 £95,554 of Sustainable Development Fund was awarded to 15 different projects, which resulted in over £186,093 worth of local action being delivered.

We always welcome any feedback on the above application process - please contact us at aonb@eastdevon.gov.uk. Thank you.