Derbyshire Aggregates Levy Grant Scheme (DALGS)
This scheme is now closed and cannot accept new applications.
The Derbyshire Aggregates Levy Grant Scheme (DALGS) was set up in 2002. It aimed to compensate local communities for the impact of past and present aggregates extraction. Those areas which have suffered the worst effects could apply for grants. These were for a wide range of community and environmental projects.
Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF)
The ALSF was managed by the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It was funded by the Aggregates Levy, a tax on quarried aggregates and crushed rock in the UK. DALGS was a small part of the ALSF. The amount of money available in 2010/2011 was £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 was pooled into the Derbyshire Local Area Agreement (LAA). As such it was 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 had to show that extraction of aggregates subject to the tax has had an adverse impact on their area. They also needed to show that their project would benefit the local community.
The maximum level of grant is £50,000. Grants to community organisations (including local councils) could cover up to 85 per cent of costs. Grants to private landowners could cover up to 50 per cent of costs (excepting charitable bodies where grants could cover up to 85 per cent).
We particularly welcomed applications incorporating 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 could apply for DALGS funding.
Details of past projects
Between 2002 and 2011 a total of £2.4m was awarded to 120 projects.
These grants are detailed in the document you can download from the related documents section.
How to apply for DALGS
In October 2010 the Government announced the ALSF and DALGS would cease on 31 March 2011.
Details of any replacement scheme will be made available on this website.
If you have any queries, please contact:
Derbyshire Environmental Trust
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
email: det@derbyshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01629 539182/538614
Related documents
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