Here you will find information on business grants and funding.
Derbyshire County Council have launched a £2 million grant fund for businesses interested in developing and investing in green energy and carbon reduction schemes. The scheme is open to small and medium sized businesses based in Derbyshire.
The programme, which is being funded through the Derbyshire County Council COVID recovery fund, is being set up in collaboration with the University of Derby as part of the COVID economic strategy and climate change commitments.
The Demonstrator Fund is available to support SME’s, sole traders, partnerships and charities who can demonstrate they have an investment plan which will lead to local low carbon or alternative energy projects/interventions.
Projects will need to be located in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City Council boundaries) and these projects could be up to three years in duration. The minimum grant available through this fund would be £100,000.
For application requirements and to register your interest please visit www.derby.ac.uk/business-services/funding/green-entrepreneurs-programme/demonstrators-fund.
The Small Grant Fund is available to support SME’s, sole traders, partnerships and charities who can demonstrate they have a project that will lead to local low carbon or alternative energy projects/interventions and that are located in Derbyshire for the benefit of Derbyshire communities (excludes Derby City Council boundaries). It is expected that these projects will be completed in terms of expenditure within 12 months following the start of the project.
For application requirements and to register your interest please visit www.derby.ac.uk/business-services/funding/green-entrepreneurs-programme/small-grant-fund.
The Scholarship grants will allow individuals to study around their existing responsibilities. It will enable them to obtain the skills and qualifications they need to change their career or progress in employment. The study can take place either online or face to face or a combination of both.
For application requirements and to register your interest please visit www.derby.ac.uk/business-services/funding/green-entrepreneurs-programme/scholarship-fund.
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!
You can apply by using the links below.
The Government is providing up to £210m worth of voucher funding as immediate help for people experiencing slow broadband speeds in rural areas.
Vouchers worth up to £1,500 for homes and £3,500 for businesses help to cover the costs of installing gigabit broadband to people’s doorsteps.
The UK Gigabit Voucher will enable those in the hardest to reach parts of the UK to benefit from lightning-fast next generation broadband. It will hone in on supporting people in those areas least likely to be included in the commercial plans of broadband suppliers without the incentive of public subsidy, nudging the UK closer to nationwide gigabit connectivity.
To help raise awareness and drive uptake of the UK Gigabit Voucher, the voucher website has now been updated and refreshed. It includes a new premises level postcode eligibility checker that enables people to establish their eligibility for the UK Gigabit Broadband Voucher, and information on other support that may be available. This can be accessed at gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk.
Below is a list of useful links relating to UK Gigabit Voucher:
Amber Valley Borough Council is excited to announce the launch of the UKSPF Shop Front Improvement grant in April 2023. Funding has been secured from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support businesses occupying a property with a shop front to make improvements.
Grant funding of £2,000 to £4,000 can be applied for, this must be matched 40% by the applicant, for example, if the total project cost is £5,000 you can apply for £3,000 (subject to eligibility). More information can be found on the UKSPF web page at www.ambervalley.gov.uk/business/business-support-and-advice/uk-shared-prosperity-fund/shop-front-improvement-grant.
Contact the team directly on 01773 841496 or email regeneration@ambervalley.gov.uk
