Final call for South Derbyshire grant applications

Businesses and community organisations in South Derbyshire have a final opportunity to apply for grants from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The fund is now in its final year, with applications invited for the remaining grant funds.

Over the last year, thousands of pounds in grants have been awarded, supporting numerous projects including two businesses investing in new machine tools, a community organisation acquiring new IT equipment, two engineering companies purchasing 3D scanners, a catering company diversifying into food production, a village hall installing solar panels, a company acquiring digital printing equipment, the refurbishment of a community centre, the development of overnight visitor accommodation, and a bowls club purchasing new equipment.

Businesses can be assisted to increase their productivity, purchase equipment, introduce new processes or techniques, start or grow exports, and introduce new products or services.

Community organisations can be assisted to purchase equipment, improve their premises, or create volunteering opportunities. Grants can also be used to make premises or activities more energy efficient, or to generate or store electricity.

Councillor Robert Pearson, Leader of South Derbyshire District Council said: “The fund has been able to support some great projects in South Derbyshire. I urge any business or community organisation thinking about applying to get in touch with the Council with their project ideas as soon as possible.”

Further information, including details of eligible activities and organisations, can be found on the Council’s website by searching for “Shared Prosperity Fund” at: www.southderbyshire.gov.uk.

Business grants: https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/business-and-investment/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-grants-and-programmes.

Community grants: https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/crime-and-community-safety/community-grants.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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.  

22 May 2024