At any stage during the lifetime of your business, you may find that you need additional help with your finances.

There are a number of different funding opportunities that are available to a business.

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Business and Community Grants

Four grant schemes are currently available - for business projects costing up to £100k and community projects to support local community initiatives.

Business Growth Grant

Developing your businesses but need help with funding? If so you may be eligible for grant funding via our Business Growth Grant scheme. Applications are now open.

Business Development Grant

Developing your businesses but need help with funding? If so you may be eligible for grant funding via our Business Development Grants scheme. Applications are now open.

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Community Resilience Grants

The Community Resilience Grants scheme is available for eligible charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and town/parish councils.

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Grants for De-carbonisation

Derbyshire Dales District Council is working with the Accelerator Programme in offering grant funding for decarbonisation projects

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Village Hall Grants

A Defra funded grant scheme is open for applications for improvements to community buildings, in particular village halls.

Small Business Adaptation Grants

This grant may be for you if you have a project between £2500 and £10000. Read on for more detail.

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Funding for Start Ups

Accessing finance for start up businesses can be challenging. With no track record and initial start-up costs to consider, finding funding to assist you can be crucial.

Case Studies

  • Kitchen

    Oliver Henry Kitchens

    New equipment purchased with a £7,457 Small Business Adaptation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council will improve efficiency at this Hassop-based joinery business.

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    R Stone Joinery

    New machinery enabled by a £5000 Small Business Adaptation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council has benefitted this local bespoke joinery service.

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    Built for Good Technology

    This Wirksworth-based technology company has purchased new hardware with the help a £7,051 Small Business Adaptation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council.

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Help for Your Business

Starting Your Business

When setting up your own business, preparation is key - we're here to provide guidance and signposting to ensure you are well equipped to deal with the journey ahead. Get the information you may need when starting up and running your business, as well as further advice and useful links.

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Running Your Business

Setting up and running a business can be a challenge but help is on hand from Derbyshire Dales District Council and others to help make the journey as painless as possible. Established businesses can get help directly from our business adviser and many other useful resources.

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Growing Your Business

Once your business is well-established and profitable you may want to grow and expand it further. If you are not satisfied with maintaining your current operation and want to increase your market share, and profits, you'll need to develop a solid strategy for business growth.

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Funding Your Business

Whether you are looking to launch a start-up, expand your current business, or become more resource efficient, you will most likely need some financial support. Business funding can come in many forms and we are ideally placed to advise you on the latest and most suitable options.

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