Leeds City Council has provided a lifeline to the city's businesses that struggling to cope with the challenges of the Covid pandemic.
The council has already awarded more than 2,000 grants - worth a combined total of £3.39m - to Leeds businesses which had been forced to close.
But following the announcement that Leeds will go into Tier 3 from December 2, two additional support schemes have now been launched.
One will support the hospitality industry and another will help various businesses cover their property costs.
The property cost scheme will cover fixed non-domestic costs, such as mortgage payments, rent and service charges.
Applications for this grant are now open and businesses have until December 8 to make a claim.
Businesses that are home-based or have property costs under £4,000 a year do not qualify for these grants. However, the council is working on a scheme that will offer assistance to home-based businesses, with details due to be announced as soon as possible.
Many people who are self-employed have been struggling with income support during the coronavirus crisis and the council has made assurances that these people will be helped next.
Cllr Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: "We appreciate that these are extremely difficult times for businesses affected by the pandemic and the council is determined to do everything it can to provide support.
"The funding schemes have been put in place to ensure as many people as possible have access to the help they need. I would encourage all businesses across the city to check what is on offer and, if eligible, submit an application for a grant."
The national restrictions scheme for businesses required to close under the country-wide lockdown that began on November 5 also remains open for applications.
For more information or to apply for the grants, click here.
