Business funding
A database of funding and funded programmes available for your business
For a list of all the grants available from the Council visit our Council grants webpage.
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Access to work
Grant scheme to fund special equipment, adaptations or support worker services to help people with disabilities access employment
National Government Schemes for training and employment
A range of Government programmes are available for employers who are considering hiring employees, offering work experience or upskilling existing staff.
Help to Grow
A government backed programme designed to help you learn new skills, reach more customers and boost your profits.
Amazon Small Business Accelerator
Amazon Small Business Accelerator is a free, online educational programme for anyone who wants to start a new online business or grow an existing one.
University of Derby Talent and Recruitment
University of Derby students and graduates able to use their knowledge to solve real business issues and problems. Internships and work placements with potential incentives for business.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. enable businesses to source University expertise and employ a graduate at for 10 weeks to 3 years for a specific project.
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust
Funding between £3000-£18,000 is available for scholarships, emerging makers and apprenticeships
Jobs Guarantee Grant
The Jobs Guarantee will provide a fully funded six-month paid job to eligible 18-24-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months.
Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year olds
You can get help from the government to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment and occasional incentive payments.
Youth Jobs Grant
The Youth Jobs Grant launched on 30 June 2026 across Great Britain. This Scheme supports employers by offering a grant of £3,000 to an eligible employer that hires an eligible young person for a minimum employment period of 16 weeks.
