When it comes to looking after the environment, protecting wildlife and enhancing our quality of life, success depends on everyone doing their bit.
Our East Devon National Landscape Fund, previously known as Communities Project Fund, aims to get local people thinking about what they can do to conserve, enhance and celebrate this nationally important landscape. Whether you’re an individual, community group, organisation or business, we’re keen to hear your project ideas that bring social, environmental and economic benefits to our communities.
East Devon National Landscape Fund 2025/26 will open on 1st April 2025.
We will receive new grant applications between the 1st April 2025 and 11th May 2025. All eligible applications will go to panel and be awarded by June 2025. If any funds remain then we will reopen the fund on an ongoing basis until all funds are allocated.
Updated application forms and guidance can be viewed below.
FUNDING FOR YOUR PROJECT
Every year we give financial support to individuals, groups, organisations, and businesses who are passionately involved in projects that create sustainable, happy and thriving communities.
The fund has enabled a wide range of projects including wildlife initiatives, school projects, restoring village features and supporting local festivals.
If you are involved with a project that could benefit from funding, read our frequently asked questions to find out if your project might qualify.
East Devon National Landscape Fund FAQs
What is the East Devon National Landscape Fund?
The East Devon National Landscape Fund enables individuals, groups or organisations make a difference to this protected area by supporting positive actions that conserve, enhance and celebrate the outstanding natural beauty of East Devon and in turn helping to address the climate, wellbeing and nature crises.
What kinds of projects does the fund support?
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 level of grant that can be applied for is £4,000
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 £1,000, 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 come from 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.
When can we apply?
We will receive applications between 1st April and 11th May 2025. Funds will be awarded by June 2025. Any remaining funds be awarded on an ongoing basis.
Projects we have funded
Colyton Primary School
Outdoor Learning Garden
Beer Men’s Shed
Supporting community wellbeing
Enna Community CIC
Art activities supporting needs
Beer Scouts
Facilities for youth initiatives
HOW TO APPLY
To make an application you’ll need to:
- Download and read the documents below.
- Complete the Application Form and Finance Spreadsheet
- Email completed application and budget to [email protected] . If you wish to post your application then get in touch.
Download documents
Next steps
Send your application to us between 1st April and 11th May 2025. We will be in contact if we require further information. Your application will be presented to panel in late May who will decide if the project is to be approved. You will hear if it is successful by June 2025.
More to Explore
Our National Landscape Projects
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Outdoors & Active
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East Devon Way
Discover the hidden gems of East Devon and explore this much loved walking route that links 40 miles of public footpaths, trails and bridleways.