Community Resilience Grants

Funding for revenue projects and feasibility studies is currently available. The scheme is available for eligible charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and town/parish councils.

The programme is being managed by local charity Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Service on behalf of Derbyshire Dales District Council and is part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) which was awarded to DDDC.

The fund aims to enable local organisations to deliver projects that maintain key rural services, facilities and community infrastructure; boost community and volunteering capacity to tackle locally identified challenges; enhance social inclusion and resilience; support post-pandemic recovery and help maintain safe and healthy communities; and take local action on climate change to help reduce carbon emissions and promote behaviour change.

Deadline for applications is 28th October 2024.

How to Apply

Organisations wishing to apply for funding must first register their interest HERE

This grant scheme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

Case Studies

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Case Studies

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    White Peak Design and Build Ltd

    This design and build company has purchased innovative new drone technology with the aid of a £13,663 Business Development Grant.

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    Fit Missions

    A £4,749 Small Business ADaptation grant has helped this local gym purchase new equipment.

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    Handmade Design

    A £6,268 Business Adaptation Grant helps fund the development of an e-commerce site at this Ashbourne gift shop.

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