Grants for Swale Businesses during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Businesses that have been forced to close or have been severely affected by the new restrictions can apply for one of the following business grantsΒ from Swale Borough Council:
- Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) or
- Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG)
Businesses in rated commercial premises that have been forced to close can get grants of between Β£1,334 and Β£3,000 to cover the 28-day period from 5 November through the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed).
Businesses that are affected by the new restrictions, but have not been forced to close, could receive one-off payments of between Β£1,334 and Β£3,000, through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG).
Cllr Monique Bonney, cabinet member for economy and property at the council, said:
βWeβre pleased that the Government is providing some financial support to help businesses which are significantly impacted by the restrictions put in place to control the spread of Covid-19.
βAs before, the government guidelines on who can qualify for business support are strict, but weβll be working hard to ensure that those that do qualify receive help.
βBusinesses can apply now until 2 January, so I urge anyone needing help to visit our website for more information and to apply.
βLocal businesses are at the heart of Swaleβs economy and Iβm glad the government is providing additional support this time around.β
Cllr Roger Truelove, leader of the council, said:
βWhile we do what we can to support local businesses, itβs important for local people to do their bit and act responsibly and stop the spread of the virus.
βThe number of cases in Swale is still rising at an alarming rate and we all have to do our bit to ensure we donβt end up in a higher tier when these new restrictions end.
βIf we do not lower the rate of cases, local lockdown for Swale could continue if weβre placed in a higher tier than we had before.
βPlease stay home unless going for essential shopping, work or medical appointments and remember to wash your hands, cover your face and allow space for social distancing.
βWe can get on top of this if we all work together. Itβs down to all of us.β
To qualify for a grant a business must meet certain criteria, and thereβs more information, including how to apply for either grant, atΒ www.swale.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Other support is available from the Government, and businesses can find what is available to them atΒ www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder.