Derbyshire Aggregates Levy Grant Scheme (DALGS)
The Derbyshire Aggregates Levy Grant Scheme (DALGS) was set up in 2002. It aims to compensate local communities for the impact of aggregates extraction. Those areas which have suffered the worst effects can apply for grants. These priority areas have been identified by Derbyshire County Council and are listed on page 4 of the Guidance Notes attached in the more information section below. These may be for a wide range of community and environmental projects.
Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF)
The ALSF is managed by the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is funded by the Aggregates Levy, a tax on quarried aggregates and crushed rock in the UK. DALGS is a small part of the ALSF. The amount of money allocated by Defra in 2008/2009 is £330,000 subject to confirmation by Derbyshire County Council.
To find out about the ALSF in more detail follow the link to the Defra website in the related links section. This website includes details of other bodies which make grants under this fund.
The DALGS will again be pooled into the Derbyshire Local Area Agreement (LAA). As such it will be paid as part of a single payment made to the county council as the accountable body for the LAA in Derbyshire.
How to qualify for DALGS
To qualify applicants must be able to show that extraction of aggregates subject to the tax has had an adverse impact on their area. They also need to show that their project will benefit the local community.
The maximum level of grant is £50,000. Grants to community organisations (including local councils) can cover up to 85 percent of costs. Grants to private landowners can cover up to 50 per cent of costs (excepting charitable bodies where grants can cover up to 85 per cent).
Who can apply?
Landowners, community groups, churches and local councils can apply for DALGS funding.
Details of past projects
Since 2002 the county council have awarded a total of over £1.7 million to 91 projects.
How to apply for DALGS
There will be one chance to apply for grants in 2008/09. The closing date for applications is Monday 16 June 2008.
This year the county council would particularly welcome applications which incorporate measures to reduce the impact of climate change (e.g. by improving energy efficiency, reducing water consumption or by using recycled materials) and from groups that would help to generate a thriving voluntary sector.
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