Grants
East Devon National Landscape Fund
East Devon National Landscape Fund
East Devon National Landscape Fund
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. If you are considering a bigger project then please get in touch first.
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.
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, free venue hire
When can we apply?
More details about this fund will become available in early spring 2026. We will accept applications between 1st April to midnight 10th May 2026.
The applications will then be reviewed and awarded by 1st June.
Looking for inspiration?
How to apply?
Complete the application form
The form helps you to outline your idea from start to finish. Get in touch if you need support or to discuss an idea.
Complete the finance spreadsheet
Excel automatically does the math's for you so we encourage you to use this.
Submit project
Email your application form and spreadsheet to Project Officer, Steph.
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.”
All projects offered grants in 2025 – 2026:
- 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 (£957.98)
- Tales of the Riverbank mammal monitoring led by Riparian Mammal Group (£1078.03)
- 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)
