Financial support for individuals, businesses, communities and voluntary organisations

We offer financial support to individuals, community groups, voluntary organisations and businesses that help achieve our conservation aims.

Support for businesses

Live and Work Rural

Live & Work Rural is our flagship project helping people take care of the environment by living and working in sustainable ways.

The project team will offer information, advice and guidance for businesses within the National Park as well as signposting  to one-off and ongoing sources of funding.

If you live or work in the Peak District and

• want to build a better future for your community
• have got a business idea buzzing around but need help pinning it down
• want to do more for the environment

please get in touch with the team.

Environmental Quality Mark (EQM)

The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark (EQM) scheme recognises businesses which have good environmental practices and contribute to the conservation of the National Park.

EQM Business Directory - see businesses which have already achieved the standard
Benefits of EQM -  find out if EQM would be right for your business
How to apply - learn more about the process and request an application form

Other business grants

If you run a business in or near to the Peak District or are thinking of starting one up, visit our business grants page and use the links below to find out if we can help.

Support for organisations and individuals

Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) supports projects that bring environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits to the National Park.

Projects that help to reduce the impacts of climate change and its effects on the Peak District are particularly welcome.

SDF Project Directory - see more information about projects we have already funded
SDF project ideas -get inspired with ideas for your community

Support for communities

We can provide advice on how to contribute to the management of your village and sources of funding available.  

Find out more at our community planning pages and see specific advice on the repair and restoration of historic buildings

Advice on specific issues such as how to build a parish website will be available from summer 2009.

Support for farmers and land managers

We run or are involved with a number of schemes to help support farmers and land managers based in the Peak District.

We can provide practical advice, information and guidance on a number of issues as well as up to signpost you to grant funding and help you with your applications.

See more on on support for farmers and land managers pages or get in touch with the team on 01629 816270 or email farming@peakdistrict.gov.uk