The Sustainable Development Funds in the Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Dedham Vale AONB & Stour Valley Project Area are available to a variety of local community and conservation organisations, or individuals, to support projects for the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty in the areas.
Both funds are currently open for applications and whether you have a project that works in the arts, media, conservation, learning, heritage, food, health, accessibility, and diversity, to give you but a few examples, we welcome your applications.
Previous examples of projects funded include art workshops for people with mental illness, new fencing and gates for nature and wildlife reserves, rural training for young people, as well as visitor information at well-known landmarks in the area.
You can find out more information, including case studies of past projects, on either the Coast & Heaths AONB or Dedham Vale AONB websites.
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th May 2022. If you have any queries, please contact AONB Grants Officer, Oka Last, on 01473 265558 or at [email protected].