The Restart Grant scheme was announced in the Spring Budget and aims to support businesses as the lockdown eases.
Grants will be available from April 1 2021 but you can submit applications in advance.
The grant scheme entitles eligible businesses in the non-essential retail sector to a one-off cash grant of up to £6,000 from their local council.
Eligible businesses in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors may be entitled to a one-off cash grant of up to £18,000 from their local council.
Who can apply:
Businesses may be eligible if it is:
- based in England
- rate-paying
- in the non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care or gym sectors
- trading on 1 April 2021
Who can't apply:
You cannot get funding if your business:
- is in administration, insolvent or has been struck off the Companies House register
- has exceeded the permitted subsidy allowance
How much is the grant for?
It is down to local council's to distribute the grants and it is up to them to determine whether businesses meet the eligibility criteria for this grant scheme.
Eligible businesses will be paid:
- a one-off grant of up to £6,000 in the non-essential retail sector
- a one-off grant of up to £18,000 in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors
Grants will be available from 1 April 2021 but you can submit an application in advance.
How to apply
Visit your local council’s website to find out how to apply.
