Do you have an idea that will make a positive difference to the landscape, wildlife, history and communities of the East Devon National Landscape?
This fund is here to help you turn that idea into action. For many years, this fund has provided crucial support, empowering individuals, community groups, and businesses to play their part in protecting, enhancing and celebrating this cherished part of the UK.
Frequently asked questions:
What do we support?
The Fund is designed to facilitate work that delivers the core objectives of the East Devon National Landscape Management Plan.
We welcome a wide range of applications, for example projects may:
Support nature, wildlife and its diversity
Raise awareness and encourage engagement in the environment
Improve access, restore or enhance village features, facilities or networks
Develop heritage/cultural features or events and celebrate local communities.
Do projects have to be based within the East Devon National Landscape?
Projects, or applicants, don’t need to be within the East Devon National Landscape boundary but must benefit the area and meet the aims of the fund.
Is there a maximum amount that can be applied for?
The maximum grant that can be applied for is £4000
Will the East Devon National Landscape Fund finance projects in full?
No, for all projects applying to the fund a ‘percentage contribution’ is required. The grant can provide up to 60% of the total project costs. For example, if the total cash cost of the project is £1000, our maximum grant would be £600.
10% of total project costs should be made up of cash match. Using the same example as above, this means the remaining £400 should be made up of at least £100 from cash contribution and the remaining from in kind support such as volunteers/free use of machinery/venues etc.
An example budget would look like:
- £1000 total cost funded by:
- £600 grant from EDNL Fund
- £100 cash contribution e.g from reserve funds
- £300 in kind contribution e.g from volunteering time.
When can we apply?
We announce the opening of the fund in early spring (usually early April and award funds by June each year).
Projects we’re supporting this year (2025 – 2026) and grants offered:
- Exmouth Festival Youth engagement led by Exmouth Town Council (£2200)
- Knowle Tree Trail Walking Guide led by Sidmouth Arboretum (£1000)
- Revitalisation of Stafford Mount Greenspace led by Uplyme Parish Council (£979)
- Tales of the Riverbank mammal monitoring led by Riparian Mammal Group (£1050)
- St Martin’s School Pond and Wildlife Area led by Park Life SW (£3050)
- Cranbrook Country Park Mindfulness Trail led by Cranbrook Town Council (£816)
- Electric Mobile Eco Hub development led by Exmouth Town Council (£4000)
- Navigating Seaton’s Landscape and Nature by Seaton Tramways (£3293)
- Woodruff School Botanical Garden Project led by Woodruff School PFTA (£2960)
- Schools Resource: Tracks through time led by For The Love of the Railway (£1242)
- Investigating Invertebrates by RSPB (£2730)
- Creative Cabinet creation led by Thelma Hubert Gallery (£3000)
Steph Aburrow, Project Officer for East Devon National Landscape said:
“It’s the people living and working in the East Devon National Landscape that know it best! It’s great to see people’s passion to make a difference supported through this fund. I’m incredibly proud to support the action of local people making this landscape a great place for people and nature to thrive.”
How to apply?
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