Grants up to £2,000 – £2,500 are available for community projects that benefit the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape.

The Amenity and Accessibility Fund aims to improve the environment and natural character of the area by conserving habitats and species and improving sustainable access to the area.

Projects need to be located between the north bank of the River Deben and the south bank of the River Blyth. Previous examples include creating a school wildlife area, restoring Butley Ferry and access paths in nature reserves.

The Fund benefited from an initial one-off payment of £120,000 made by EDF Energy when the Dry Fuel Store construction started, and then further annual payments by EDF of £20,000 for a period of 60 years or until the date of the commencement of decommissioning of the Dry Fuel Store.

The closing date for applications is 23rd July 2025. Project delivery is from Mid-August 2025 – 12th March 2026.

If there is anything that the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape Team can do to facilitate this process, please contact Grants Officer, Oka Last on 01473 265558 or email [email protected].