WITH just under one month until the application deadline for grant funding for community projects in the Tamar Valley, it's time to submit your project ideas to the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team.

The Sustainable Development Fund offers small grants to support projects that help to conserve and enhance the AONB. This year there is £5,000 in total available for grant requests for projects between £200-£500.

Projects that have previously been supported in the Tamar Valley include the enhancement of village halls, wildlife conservation projects, small-scale renewable energy schemes, water-based recreation, advice for rural businesses and a number of exciting education-based projects.

Please visit http://www.tamarvalley.org.uk">www.tamarvalley.org.uk and click on Care, Sustainable Development Fund, for guidance notes/application forms. Applicants are strongly advised to discuss project ideas with AONB staff before submitting a completed application to ensure eligibility.

 The closing date for applications is May 31. Applicants will be notified by the end of July. Successful projects must be completed by December 2015.