The team at Derbyshire Dales County Council, Public Health is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Derbyshire Dales Locality Funding 2026–2027.

This funding supports community-based projects that make a real difference to health and wellbeing in our area.

Public Health is looking for innovative projects that focus on:

• Mental health and wellbeing
• Financial inclusion
• Tackling digital exclusion and rural barriers
• Healthy ageing

Grants are typically between £3,000 and £8,000, and we welcome applications from charities, community groups, Community Interest Companies (limited by guarantee), and other eligible organisations.

Deadline for applications: Midday, Monday 2nd February 2026

Please send completed forms to Fiona Unwin at fiona.unwin@derbyshire.gov.uk.

For full guidance and an application form, please see this document. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Fiona directly.

We look forward to receiving your ideas and working together to improve health and wellbeing in Derbyshire Dales!