This year’s Sustainable Development Fund is open for small grants to support projects that help to conserve and enhance the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This year there is £5,000 in total available for grant requests of between £500-£1,000 for projects that will benefit the area.

The range of projects previously supported in the Tamar Valley include the enhancement of village halls, wildlife conservation projects, small scale renewable energy schemes, water-based recreation, advice for rural businesses and a number of exciting education-based projects.

If you have an idea for a project, where £500-£1,000 would help to conserve, enhance or engage people with the Tamar Valley AONB, the closing date for applications is  June 29.

Please visit www.tamarvalley.org.uk for guidance notes/application forms, or call 01822 835030.