The Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a nationally important protected landscape, with vibrant communities and a wealth of wildlife and heritage.

This year, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dorset AONB, we have a new Fund available to conserve, enhance and celebrate this outstanding landscape.

Thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have £18,000 available in this new Fund.

The Dorset AONB 60th Anniversary Fund can support projects that:

• Conserve and enhance the natural beauty and heritage of the Dorset AONB.
• Support the social and economic wellbeing of local communities in sustainable ways that care for the environment.
• Have the support and involvement of local people or meet a recognised local need.
• Help deliver the Dorset AONB Management Plan.

The closing date for the Fund in 30th November 2019 and successful applicants will be notified of the outcome before Christmas.

Full details are here