Sustainable Development Fund small grants
£5,000 of the Sustainable Development Fund has been set aside to support projects, activities and events for which a small amount of funding would make a significant difference.
The criteria for the small grants is the same as that for the main Sustainable Development Fund. To be eligible for funding a project must contribute to the environmental, economic and community well-being of the New Forest, and promote sustainable living. Projects must also further one of the Authority’s purposes to either conserve and enhance the National Park or promote opportunities for understanding and enjoyment.
Grants of up to £500 are available to finance up to 100% of your project costs, although some restrictions may apply, particularly if you are a commercial business.
We strongly encourage you to get in touch with the Sustainable Development Fund Officer to discuss your project and for help and advice in completing your application, prior to submitting your form.
SDF application form – small grants (66 KB)
SDF leaflet (514 KB)
Small grants awarded
Nine projects have been awarded a grant from the Sustainable Development Fund small grants scheme.
‘Greening the New Forest’ workshop
£478 was awarded for Forest Holidays campsite managers to take part in a ‘Greening the New Forest’ one-day workshop, where they learnt about environmental issues and how to reduce the footprint of their campsites.
Purchase of camcorder
£499 was awarded to the New Forest Section of Hampshire Field Club for the purchase of a digital camcorder which will be used to record changes in the Forest landscapes.
Honeybees to the people!
£363 has been awarded to the New Forest Beekeepers Association for the purchase of mobile observation hive and associated material for use in exhibitions, shows and talks.
New Forest wildlife guides
£351 was awarded to Sandleheath Sea Scouts for the purchase of identification guides of New Forest wildlife for use by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
Golden Hill regeneration
£455 was awarded to Hordle Parish Council to enable volunteers to carry out practical conservation work at Golden Hill.
Sway memorabilia weekend
£150 was awarded to part-fund a weekend exhibition of photographs and articles depicting the history of the village of Sway.
Bird survey project
£300 was allocated to the New Forest Bird Group to purchase hand held GPS systems for use in bird surveys in the New Forest.
New Forest outdoor science project
£500 was awarded to enable teachers from five local schools to take an Open Country Award, providing them with the necessary skills to explore the New Forest with their students for ecological fieldwork.
Allotment regeneration
£300 was awarded to part-fund the clearance of the last section of Lyndhurst allotment site in preparation for additional plots to be let out to parishioners.
