Grants
There are currently two main sources of grants for Broads projects - the Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) and the Broads and Rivers LEADER+ programme.
The Sustainable Development Fund
In July 2002 the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) set up a new £1 million Sustainable Development Fund for the national parks in England and the £125,000 allocated to the Broads Authority was used to support 16 projects promoting sustainable development in the Broads. The fund has since been increased by Defra to £1.8 million per year and the Broads Authority has £180,000 available for distribution to local communities, businesses and other groups each year. Find out about how to apply for the Sustainable Development Fund and view our lists and descriptions of SDF projects supported.
The Broads and Rivers LEADER+ programme
Applications to the main grant fund have now closed. However, the Broads and Rivers LEADER+ Community Chest is still running, and voluntary organisations seeking grants of up to £5,000 may apply.
External funding
A variety of other sources also offer grant aid for projects in the Broads.
