Applications for this grant closed on December 31, 2021.
The aim is to support a wide range of businesses, including voluntary organisations and community groups.
It provides a one-off payment to a business or organisation using two features that will determine the level of grant they receive:
- The level of rate liability or the level of fixed costs value
- The organisation or sector of the business
Cash-based businesses cannot apply for this grant
Based on the criteria the grant values a business or organisation will receive is outlined below:
Restart Discretionary Grant Schemes
To assist businesses not eligible for the Government's Mandatory Restart Scheme
Restart Discretionary Grant Scheme 1 – Non-Essential/Essential Businesses including retail
A one-off amount for organisations, community groups, charities, sports clubs, and retailers that have not been eligible for the mandatory scheme and/or do not have the rates liability
- No Fixed Costs (Home Based/ Self Employed etc) - £500
- For properties with RV or FC of £15,000 or under as follows:
- Up to £5,000 - £900
- £5001 to £10000 - £1,800
- £10001 to £15000 - £2,667
- For properties with RV or FC over £15,000 and below £51,000 - £4,000
- For properties with RV or FC of £51,000 and over - £6,000
Restart Discretionary Grant Scheme 2 – Hospitality, Accommodation, Leisure, Personal Care and Gym businesses
A one-off amount for hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care, and gym business premises that have not been eligible for the mandatory scheme
- No Fixed Costs (Home Based/ Self Employed etc) - £500
- For properties with RV or FC of £15,000 or under as follows:
- Up to £5,000 - £2,700
- £5001 to £10000 - £5,400
- £10001 to £15000 - £8,000
- For properties with RV or FC over £15,000 and below £51,000 - £12,000
For properties with RV or FC of £51,000 and over - £18,000
- Business must be ‘trading’ on 1st April 2021 to be eligible.
- The Grant awards are subject to maximum permitted subsidy allowances and are treated as taxable income.
- The Grant awards will be paid out on a first come first serve basis with applicants that have provided a complete application with all information requested and that meet the eligibility criteria
- Please choose the eligibility sector definition to see which applies to your business