Dartmoor National Park Authority

Grants

Grants from the Dartmoor National Park Authority

‘Due to budget cuts, the Dartmoor Grant is currently unavailable. The Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund is however still grant-aiding suitable projects. Please check the Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund page to see if your project meets the Fund criteria.’

There are two sources of grant available from the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA). Both grants aim to support the National Park purposes of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Dartmoor; and promoting the understanding and enjoyment of Dartmoor’s special qualities.

• The Dartmoor Grant is funded directly by the DNPA, and is a one-off grant intended to help local people and organisations to deliver National Park purposes as above.
  Please check the General Guidelines page and Terms and Conditions page for the Dartmoor Grant. These pages are available to print in PDF format, please see below. There are also additional specific guidelines for grants relating to Historic buildings, please check the Grants - Historic Buildings page for more information.These guidelines are available to print in PDF format, please see below.  There are also examples of successful applications.
• The Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund is funded by Defra and managed by the DNPA. This focuses on supporting innovative sustainable development projects on Dartmoor that help to improve the quality of life for the people and habitats of Dartmoor. Projects that have been supported in the past include renewable energy installations, the promotion of recycling projects, sustainable construction projects and the development of rural skills and trades. The Fund has a dedicated officer. To discuss ideas for your project please contact Holly Tiffen 01626 831067.

Download grant guidance notes and an application form for:

Dartmoor Grant	Electronic Application Form   (198kb) Printable Application Form   (207Kb - PDF Help) General guidelines for applicants. (63Kb - PDF Help) Terms and Conditions (17Kb - PDF Help) Specific guidelines for Historic buildings (10Kb - PDF Help)
Examples of successful applications for the Dartmoor Grant.	The Church House, South Tawton (Historic Building)   (32Kb - PDF Help) Chagford Granite Troughs   (104Kb - PDF Help)
Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund

Information about other grants available in the National Park area

Funding opportunities potentially applicable to the Dartmoor area are many and constantly change.  The Authority's Forward Planning Section maintains an up to date database of potential funding sources.  Please contact forwardplanning@dartmoor-npa.gov.uk for further information.

Devon County Council's Funding News : Signposting funding opportunities for the statutory community and voluntary sectors.  Particular relevance to Community Education, Schools and Voluntary Sector.  The latest sources of money with deadlines, application details and links to web sites.

Forestry Commission grants for woodland creation, management and assessing.  Best viewed on-line for full coverage of what is available.

Defra through the RDS offer grants for walling, hedging, coppicing, tree planting.

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Page updated 21 June 2010