Grants and Funding

Green Entrepreneurs Fund 

Derbyshire County Council and University of Derby have teamed up to provide a Green Entrepreneurs Fund. £2million has been allocated to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint, retrain in low carbon skills and develop innovative solutions in low carbon schemes.

Capital and revenue support is available to entrepreneurs wanting to establish green energy schemes within Derbyshire. A small number of high-quality demonstrator projects are to be supported for innovative solutions that provide community heat and power solutions will be prioritised. 

More information about applying can be found on University Of Derby's website: Green Entrepreneurs Fund

Business Rate Reductions

Information on the awarding of relief to eligible Ratepayers is on the Business Rates Reductions page

DE-Carbonise

DE-Carbonise offers a comprehensive programme of assistance for SMEs seeking to reduce their carbon emissions. Your business could access various carbon reduction support tools. More information can be found on the University of Derby website. Alternatively you can This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to ask any questions you may have.

D2N2 Business Investment Fund

The Growth Hub have added to the portfolio of support that they offer in the form of an investment fund. This fund is now closed. It helped support small and medium sized enterprises.  For further information about the D2N2 Business Investment Fund please contact the D2N2 Growth hub on 0333 006 9178 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Apprenticeship Funding

Covid-19 had a huge impact on organisations and the way they work. The Government have introduced incentive payments of up to £2,000 to support employers who hire new apprentices. This includes hiring redundant apprentices. To find out more visit gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship for more information.