Forest of Bowland AONB Sustainable Development Fund

The Forest of Bowland AONB Sustainable Development Fund is a grant scheme which supports projects that bring, environmental, social and economic benefits to the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Grants will be awarded from £1,000 to £10,000 and will support projects that protect, conserve and enhance the landscape, heritage and wildlife of this area of outstanding natural beauty and encourage people to enjoy it in a sustainable way.

Who can apply?

Public, private, voluntary sector, individuals, businesses or community groups can apply. Individuals or businesses can only be beneficiaries where the project shows a clear benefit to the wider community.

You don’t have to live or work within the AONB to apply. You must simply demonstrate that your project will have a positive impact upon the AONB and satisfy the core criteria of the grant.

How can we the AONB team help?

If you would like more information or want to talk through a project idea please contact the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty unit  on 01200 426 433 or email cathy.hopley@env.lancscc.gov.uk to obtain a project information form.

SDF funded by Defra, it is delivered locally by the Forest of Bowland AONB unit and co-ordinated by the Countryside Agency.

For further information please visit:

http://www.forestofbowland.com/cons_devfund.asp