Sustainable Development Fund

he Brecon Beacons National Park Authority receives £200,000 from the Welsh Government each year to provide financial & practical support for projects in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) aims to support projects which:

  • Take into account economic, environmental, community and cultural issues, and which improve quality of life for communities in the Park.
  • Have the support and involvement of communities within the National Park.
  • Support local disadvantaged and disabled groups.
  • Bring people together in partnerships to tackle problems.
  • Derive support from, and provide support to local businesses.
  • Demonstrate innovation and best practice.
  • Encourage social inclusion.
  • Involve young people.
  • Encourage the use of the Welsh language.
  • Support community based transport initiatives designed to reduce the carbon footprint.
  • Support sustainable visitor transport initiatives, including access to “hot spots”.
  • Support sustainable food marketing and the promotion & consumption of local produce.
  • Promote the sustainable use of water resources, through the support of projects designed to promote access to water.

If you want help in applying for funds you can find out more

You can also see application guidelines or download a form and a budget spreadsheet which you will need to complete as part of your application.

Please contact us to discuss your project before you submit an application. Please send details to helen.roderick@breconbeacons.org
or ceri.bevan@breconbeacons.org

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