Following five successful years of running the Sustainable Development Fund in North Devon, the AONB team are pleased to announce that they will be running the fund for 2010/11

The primary aim of the fund is to meet and promote the primary purpose of the North Devon AONB and deliver the aims and objectives of the Management Plan.

The United Nations has declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity, so this year we are keen to support projects that have a wildlife or nature conservation theme.  Community and voluntary groups, public sector bodies and businesses are all welcome to apply to the fund which can cover up to 75% of total project cost (up to 50% for a local authority run organisation) up to an amount of £10,000. Small, projects requiring up to £2000 are especially encouraged to apply, but larger grants may be considered for worthy schemes.   Have a look at Previous SDF Projects

To qualify, projects must meet the following criteria:

• Promote the AONB’s vision and goals
• Be sustainable
• Show how they can benefit the AONB
• Have the support of the local community
  
  

Have a look to see if your proposed project lies within the designated AONB

If you are interested in applying for a grant and feel that your project might meet the criteria, please use the forms below:

Expression of Interest Checklist

Expression of Intetrest Form 2010/11

Expressions of Interest Check List

Expression of Interest Form 2010/11

Send your completed expression of interest to:
SDF Co-ordinator Gigha Klinkenborg, North Devon AONB, Bideford Station, Railway Terrace, East-the-Water, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 4BB or call 01237 423655.  Email gigha.klinkenborg@devon.gov.uk