Following three successful years of running the Sustainable Development Fund in the North Devon, the North Devon AONB team are pleased to announce that they will be running the fund for 2008/09.

The primary aim of the fund is to meet and promote the objectives of the North Devon AONB. 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 £10,000. Small, projects requiring up to £2000 are especially encouraged to apply, but larger grants may be considered for worthy schemes.

In 2007/08 the Sustainable Development Fund supported exciting and varying projects including an Organic Farm Trail set up by the Soil Association, Landscapes and Seascapes in the AONB run by Appledore Arts, and Indicknowle Farm Shop.

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

If you are interested in applying for a grant please first look at the Expressions of Interest Criteria Check List
Then print out, complete and return the Expression of Interest Form

For more information contact:

Jessica Hall, Community Development, North Devon Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 1EA or call 01271 388327. Email jessica.hall@northdevon.gov.uk