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.
Eligible applicants include Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) located within one of our four market towns: Alfreton, Belper, Heanor, or Ripley.
Applications will close Friday 3 October 2025, or once all available funding has been fully allocated, whichever occurs first.
The award of funding is subject to the Council’s receipt of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation. While we have opened the application process to allow for submissions, we will not be able to approve any applications until the funding has been formally received.
To apply, please print and complete the application form, attach the required supporting documents listed below, and send to: Regeneration, Town Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3BT. Please follow our application guidance for further details.
If you are unable to print the application form, please contact regeneration@ambervalley.gov.uk and we can send one out to you.
Supporting documents:
Should the application be successful, you will receive an approval letter, a contract, and a claims guidance document. It is advisable to review this documentation prior to submitting your application to understand the requirements necessary for claiming your grant.
Contact the team directly on 01773 570222 or email enquiry@ambervalley.gov.uk
