National Landscape Community Fund

2026-27 GRANT NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

The North Devon Coast National Landscape has a Community Fund providing small grants to support local projects that help to deliver objectives in the 2026-31 Management Plan. Projects must contribute to the environmental, community, economic or social benefit of the National Landscape and are open to community groups, parish councils, agencies, farmers and businesses.  Download  Community Fund Guidance Notes for more details.

What grants are available?  

Grants can be awarded from £100 up to £4000 for an exceptional project. If you are applying for a small grant (£500 or under) we do not expect you to provide match funding, although it is always welcome. If you are applying for larger grants (over £500), we would expect you to provide some match funding, some of which can be in-kind volunteer time contributions as well as cash. Business applicants will be expected to contribute cash match funding and to demonstrate a wider public benefit from the project, not just a commercial benefit. Grants are paid in arrears, once projects are completed.

Please note that any projects involving physical works to a place or building need to be located within our boundary unless providing connectivity for wildlife or people to the National Landscape. To see a map of the National Landscape area visit our home page. 

There is no deadline for applications however once this years money has been allocated the find will close so we reccomend applications are submitted as soon as possible. Project are to be completed by the 16th March 2027.

Please contact Laura Carolan on 01392 388628 or [email protected] if you would like to discuss a potential project or submit an application. 

National Landscape Transport Fund

NEW FOR 2026-27

This year we are introducing a new fund to support visits to the National Landscape. Open to schools, community groups and voluntary organisations to cover the cost of coach/ bus hire. If your group is wanting to visit the beaches, woods or sand dunes of the North Devon Coast National Landscape then get in touch or complete the application form below. This fund is for single/ one off visits with one application per school/ group accepted.

Deadline for applications 1st June 2026