Making It Local - Grants for the Blackdown Hills
The Making It Local Grant Programme is actively seeking more applications for funding this financial year.
If you have a project that you believe will fit into any of the strategic objectives listed below (or go to the Programme Objectives by following the link: http://www.makingitlocal.org/fp.php?id=470 ), contact a member of the programme team for a chat on 01823 680626.
Making it Local is a five year £2.4 million, locally managed grants scheme in the Blackdown Hills, which covers parts of Mid Devon, South East Somerset and East Devon area.
The programme runs from summer 2009 to the end of 2013. It aims to use the outstanding landscapes and local skills as a springboard for healthy and lasting development.
Making it Local will fund projects that make the most of the area and will be sensitive to nature and to the people who live and work here.
Making it Local has three strategic objectives, around which projects will be funded:
A. Raise business performance and local employment
B. Communities and Connections
C. Make the most of local resources
Organisations eligible for funding
Funding is available for different kinds of business and organisations, including private businesses, farm households and sole traders, social enterprises, Parish and Town Councils, voluntary groups, local community groups, charities and constituted groups.
How much funding projects can apply for:
Main Grants Fund - £10,000 to £100,000 for large projects that will have a significant impact on the area. Visit the Main Grants Fund page (http://www.makingitlocal.org/fp.php?id=439 ) for further information.
Small Grants Fund - £1,000 to £10,000 for small projects. Visit the Small Grants Fund page (http://www.makingitlocal.org/fp.php?id=440 ) for more details.
Contact details:
Making It Local
C/o Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
St. Ivel House
Station Road
Hemyock
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 3SJ
Tel: 01823 680626
Email: makingitlocal@devon.gov.uk
last updated on 6th July 2010