Grants scheme now open for applications

Businesses and communities are welcome to submit their registations for the extension of the grant schemes

We are pleased to launch the 2025/26 extension of our business and community grants programme, funded by the UK Government. Derbyshire Dales District Council has been awarded more than £1 million for its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) programme.

Applications for capital or revenue funding are now open for businesses in all sectors, particularly those with growth potential and incorporating decarbonisation measures. Free 1:1 business support and advice is also available to help identify potential growth and energy cost savings and reduce carbon footprint.

Funding is also available for charities and voluntary sector organisations, parish and town councils to access support to become more resilient.

Businesses and organisations should initially register their interest and are advised that as the scheme runs until March 2026, to do this as soon as possible.

Examples of successful projects previously funded can be viewed here.

Funding is currently subject to formal confirmation from the UK Government via East Midlands Combined County Authority, payments will not be made until formal agreement has been received by DDDC.