Sustainable Development Fund

The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) is a grant scheme to support projects which bring social, environmental and economic benefits to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Fund provides an opportunity to test new sustainable techniques, which enhance and conserve the characteristics of the Area. Grants are open to organisations, businesses, community groups and individuals within the Area or have an affiliation with the AONB.

The SDF is a key component in the delivery of the AONB Management Plan, which sets out how the Partnership conserves and enhances the designation. Projects need to clearly identify how they can help fulfil the aims and objectives of the AONB Management Plan.

This provides grants to organisations, businesses, community groups and individuals who wish to explore and develop practical projects that enhance, conserve and develop the environment, economy and way of life.

Eligible projects will:
- Help to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the AONB
- Help to deliver the Isle of Wight AONB Management Plan
- Have the demonstrable support or involvement of AONB communities
- Be sustainable against an appropriate test of sustainable development
- Be complementary to key local, regional and national strategies

For more information and to download the application forms click here
For the Isle of Wight AONB Management Plan click here