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 past and present aggregates extraction. Those areas which have suffered the worst effects can apply for grants. 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 available in 2010/2011 is £227,360.

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).

This year we would again 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.

Who can apply?
Landowners, community groups, churches and local councils can apply for DALGS funding.

Details of past projects
Since 2002 the we have awarded a total of £2.1m to 108 projects.

These grants are detailed in the document you can download from the related documents section.

How to apply for DALGS

There will be one chance to apply for grants in 2010/11.

The closing date for applicants is Friday 14 May 2010.

An application form and guidance notes can be downloaded from the related documents section.

Derbyshire Environmental Trust
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG

email: det@derbyshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01629 539182/538614