Access to local finance
Sources of local funding for businesses in Amber Valley. Find out where you can get financial support to help develop and grow your business.
Government Grants & Loans
Government grants and loans are essential tools for supporting business growth, innovation, and community development across the East Midlands. These funds are typically offered by local councils, national government bodies, and innovation agencies.
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Market Towns Shop Front Grant If you own a business in one of Amber Valley's market towns (Alfreton, Belper, Heanor, or Ripley), you may be eligible for a shop front improvement grant... read more |
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Derbyshire Business Start Up Grants Business start-up grant scheme in Derbyshire available to individuals at pre-start stage, business who have been registered for 12 months and where sustainable income is proven... read more. |
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Start Up and Investment Loans Includes a range of finance options with loans from £25,000 to £2m and equity investments up to £5m to help small and medium-sized businesses start up, scale up, or stay ahead... read more. |
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Amber Valley Accelerator Amber Valley Accelerator is a business support project designed to help businesses across the borough to sustain, grow and innovate... read more. |
Innovate UK Offers competitive funding for research, development, and innovation projects, including sector-specific competitions.... read more. |
UK Government Portal - Find a Grant A central hub to search and apply for government grants across sectors and regions .... read more. |
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Made Smarter Programme Advice, support and funding to help manufacturing businesses switch to advanced and automated technologies... read more. |
Haatch – Early-Stage Investment for Digital Startups Haatch is a venture capital firm with a strong presence in the East Midlands. It provides seed and early-stage investment to high-growth digital and SaaS businesses.... read more. |
East Midlands Create Growth A free programme of support for creative businesses to accelerate growth, create jobs, and prepare for investment... read more. |
University Grants, Academic & Research Funding
University Grants, Academic and Research funding in the East Midlands supports innovation, knowledge exchange, and collaboration between universities, businesses, and public services.
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Invest to Grow: Funding for Your Business Grants and loans of between £15,000 and £250,000 to support private-sector businesses across the East Midlands to innovate, grow and create jobs... read more. |
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Green Entrepreneurs Programme Supports businesses investing in green energy, carbon reduction, and sustainable innovation ... read more. |
Derby Innovation Accelerator Designed to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in Derby and surrounding areas ... read more. |
Nonprofit & Community Foundations
Community foundations and nonprofit-led funding programmes play a vital role in supporting grassroots initiatives, social enterprises, and voluntary groups across Amber Valley. These funds are designed to strengthen local communities, reduce isolation, and support inclusive growth.
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Foundation Derbyshire A long-standing community foundation that distributes grants to charities and community groups across Derbyshire, that support mental health, youth services, older people, community cohesion, and rural isolation... read more. |
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Social Connectedness Fund Funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health, this grant supports projects that reduce social isolation and build community connections. ... read more. |
GOV.UK Find a Grant UK Governments official grant search tool for Charities, CICs, voluntary groups, individuals and SME's .... read more. |
Success Stories
Discover how local businesses have thrived with the help of our funding programs.
Empowering Families: The Caregiving Journey CIC's Growth and Success29 April 2025 Explore how The Caregiving Journey CIC improved its services with Accelerator Derbyshire support, providing better care for families and individuals. Discover their inspiring story and the impact of strategic guidance on community initiatives across Amber Valley. For more information visit The Caregiving Journey CIC - D2N2 Growth Hub |
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Need help finding the right funding? Get in touch with the team.