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Funding and Grants

A wide variety of funding is available to those involved in conserving and enhancing natural beauty and promoting sustainable development and community engagement in the AONB. This includes funding administered directly through the AONB Unit – the Sustainable Development Fund and the Landscape and Biodiversity Enhancement Grant - as well as funding provided from a range of external sources – see Alternative Funding Sources.

Building the Geodesic Dome Sustainable Development Fund

The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) is a grant scheme to support projects that bring social, environmental and economic benefits to the AONB and which help to deliver the Malvern Hills AONB Management Plan. You do not have to live or work within the AONB to be eligible for grant, but you must be able to demonstrate that your project will have a positive impact upon the area.

Download introductory SDF leaflet
Download SDF Application Guidance

Download SDF Application Form
View examples of previous SDF projects

Landscape and Biodiversity Enhancement Grants

This grant scheme is aimed at supporting practical work and projects that help to enhance the landscape, biodiversity and countryside character of the AONB. The grant scheme is aimed at small landowners, Parish Councils, community groups and other individuals, provided the land on which the application falls lies within the boundary of the Malvern Hills AONB.

Download the LEG application form
View examples of funded work undertaken in previous years

Alternative Funding Sources

In addition to the above, many different bodies run grant schemes or offer financial assistance towards activities that will help to deliver the AONB Management Plan. The link below lists just some of the relevant organisations and programmes. Please follow the relevant links or contact the Malvern Hills AONB Staff Unit for further information about funding opportunities.

View list of Alternative Funding Sources

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Malvern Hills AONB Partnership, Malvern Hills AONB Office, Manor House, Grange Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3EY
Email: aonb@worcestershire.gov.uk Tel: 01684 560616 Fax: 01684 577457