Business and Community Grants

Business Grants

The Rural Innovation Grant fund is now open for applications.

To register your interest for this round of funding, please use the link below to the Registration form.

The guidance for the grants is available via the links below.

Small Business Adaptation Grant - Project size £2,500 to £10,000

Business Development Grant - Project size £10,001 - £100,000

Business Growth Grant - Project size £100,001 to £150,000

To register an interest you need to complete a registration form to confirm your basic eligibility, identify the support you require and provide a brief description of your project, where you are interested in grant funding. We advise that you first read our Registration Form Guidance below, before starting your registration.

PLEASE NOTE - COMPLETION OF THIS REGISTRATION FORM IS NOT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING

The information you supply will be used to determine initial eligibility only and will need to be verified by the team. When this has been done, you will receive an email to inform you and if you are eligible to apply for a grant, you will also be sent link(s) for those that you are eligible to apply for. Please note that you can only apply for 1 grant.

Registration Form

Registration Form Guidance

Application Process

Community Grants

Funding is also available for charities and voluntary sector organisations, plus parish and town councils, to access support to become more resilient. The Community Resilience Grant scheme is now open for applications. Please register (using the link above) and you will be contacted by Derbyshire Dales CVS who are administering the programme.

The deadline for applications is 5 September 2025.

Case Studies

  • Solar panels on roof
    Solar panels ont he roof at Tideswell Welding Services

    Tideswell Welding Services

    Solar panels part funded by a £10,381 Decarbonisation Grant from Derbyshrie Dales District Council has reduced energy costs.

  • High Peak Access

    A £13,551 Business Development Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council enabled the purchase of new equipment at this rope access and geotechnical services company.

  • Health Tec Medical building
    Health Tec Medical, Hathersage

    Health Tec Medical

    A £3,870 Decarbonisation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council has improved the energy efficiency at the premises of this specialist medical supplier.

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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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