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The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) offers help to Derbyshire residents facing financial hardship by providing grants and other support. The fund is provided to us by the UK government.
The government has announced a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to support low-income households who have a financial shock and to prevent crisis in the future.
The fund is 3-year funding from April 2026 to March 2029.
We received guidance from the government in January 2026 and are working to develop our plans for CRF. We'll update this information as it becomes available.
Crisis support available now
The Derbyshire Discretionary Fund (DDF) can provide crisis payments if you are in urgent need of financial help following a crisis or disaster, or if you need help to settle or remain in your home.
You can find out more about DDF, the types of awards and how to apply.
Housing payments
CRF housing payments provide financial support with housing costs and replace Discretionary Housing Payments from April 2026. Housing payments are delivered by the 8 district and borough councils in Derbyshire. You can find your local council.
Help with heating oil and LPG costs
The government announced further support for heating oil and LPG costs as a result of conflict in the Middle East.