Grants and funding

Here you will find information on council business grants and funding.

You can find out more about local funding sources and national schemes to support your business in starting, developing, and growing on our finance and funding page on Invest in Amber Valley.

Are you a town centre* business in Amber Valley looking to improve your shop front?

We have a small window of opportunity with a shop front improvement grant available so grab this chance whilst you can!

Your property must be based within one of the four market towns in Amber Valley - *Alfreton, Belper, Heanor, or Ripley
Must be a ground floor shop frontage
Maximum grant of £500.00
50% match funding is required i.e. if the total project cost is £500.00 you will only be eligible to apply for £250.00 towards the project.

You can apply by using the links below.

Amber Valley Borough Council have reopened the UKSPF Shop Front Improvement Grant for a limited time during 2025. This grant offers businesses in town centres the opportunity to access funding of up to £4,000, aimed at revitalizing shop fronts. Eligible projects can receive 60% of the total funding, requiring the business to provide a 40% match. For instance, a project with a total cost of £5,000 could secure a grant of £3,000. Find out more.

Need further help or information?

Contact the team directly on 01773 841496 or email regeneration@ambervalley.gov.uk