Grants and funding

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

The Amber Valley Shop Front Improvement Grant is now open for applications and will remain open until Friday 19th December 2025, or until all funds are allocated. Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged.

Eligibility criteria

• To apply, your business must meet the following criteria:
• Be located within Amber Valley.
• Be a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME).
• The project must involve improvements to a ground floor shop frontage visible from a main road. (Upper floors may be included if they are used for business purposes.)
• The maximum grant available is £500.
• 50% match funding is required — for example, if your total project cost is £500, you may apply for up to £250.

Note: Funding cannot be awarded retrospectively.

How to apply

Complete the online application form:

Amber Valley Shop Front Improvement Grant – application form

Find out more

The Town Centre UKSPF Shop Front Improvement Grant is open to applications until Friday 19 December 2025. Businesses are encouraged to apply early, as the grant is available for a limited time and subject to budget availability.

This scheme provides businesses located within designated town centre areas the opportunity to access funding of up to £4,000, aimed at improving and revitalising shop frontages.

The grant operates on a match-funding basis, with the contribution varying depending on the total project cost:

* If your total project cost is higher, you can still apply for the grant, however the maximum grant award is £4,000.

Find out more.