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Get in touch

If you have an idea for a project you'd like to discuss please call us on 01629 816312 , email us on sdf@peakdistrict.gov.uk or write to us at the address below

How to make an application

Blank application forms can be downloaded below or requested by calling us on 01629 816312.

We recommend you read the guidance in this section of the website before completing your application to ensure your proposed project matches the criteria for funding.

Completed forms should be sent by post or email to the Sustainable Development Team at the below address.

Sustainable Development Office
Peak District National Park Authority
Aldern House
Baslow Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire DE45 1AE

Email: sdf@peakdistrict.gov.uk

Prepare for your application

To give your application the best chance for success, we strongly recommend you read the following documents.  These outline the processes and critieria we use to decide which projects are awarded funding.

SDF criteria - (33KB) Adobe pdf document - how we assess appllcations

SDF grant conditions (77KB) Adobe pdf document - the conditions you will need to agree to receive funding

Grant application flowchart (37KB) Adobe pdf document - how the process works

Log sheets and instructions

Blank log sheets for providing evidence for funding.

Important information for applicants (25KB) Adobe pdf document - what you must do to receive your funding!

work log sheet (33KB) Adobe pdf document  phone log sheet (33KB) Adobe pdf document  travel log sheet (33KB) Adobe pdf document

Application forms and information leaflets

SDF Initial Application Form (2.4MB) Adobe pdf document
SDF Initial Application Form/expression of interest (76KB) Microsoft Word document (editable version)

SDF Information leaflet (450KB) Adobe pdf document

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