Summary of Covid-19 business grants and support
Below is a summary of the different schemes, eligibility criteria, eligible periods and how to apply. Full details of all schemes are available by following the links.
Your business may qualify for more than one grant so you may need to complete more than one application form or process.
It is also important to remember that some business grants can be paid automatically to you.
Please read all the information carefully before submitting an application or inquiry.
Since the start of the pandemic, we have been working incredibly hard to ensure Government funding for businesses has reached local companies as quickly and as securely as possible and that is continuing.
Please continue to keep an eye on this webpage and sign up to our email alerts to make sure you are kept informed of any further grant scheme news.
1. Local Restriction Support Grant (OPEN)
Eligibility
This grant is for those businesses whilst not forced to close have been severely impacted by the COVID restrictions. This grant prioritises businesses in the hospitality, hotel, bed and breakfast and leisure sectors.
Please note: Applicants must have a valid business rates account.
Eligible periods
October 31, 2020 - November 4, 2020
December 2, 2020 - December 30, 2020
Action required
This scheme is not currently open as it is superseded by the LRSG (Closed) Addendum during the period of national lockdown.
If you believe you were eligible during the eligible periods please email DGF@charnwood.gov.uk with your full business details and reasons that you believe you were eligible. More information: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cvbusiness
2. Local Restrictions Support Grant (CLOSED) Addendum – National Lockdown
Eligibility
This grant is for those businesses forced to close during national lockdown periods.
Please note: Applicants must have a valid business rates account.
Eligible periods
November 5, 2020 - December 2, 2020
January 5, 2021 - February 16, 2021
Action required
If you have not received notification of an automatic payment being made to you for these periods by January 25, 2021, please use our online application form, which will be available shortly.
More information: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cvbusiness
3. Local Restriction Support Grant (CLOSED) TIER 3
Eligibility
This grant is for those businesses forced to close during Tier 3 restriction periods.
Please note: Applicants must have a valid business rates account.
Eligible periods
December 3, 2020 - December 30, 2020
Action required
If you have not received notification of an automatic payment being made to you for this period, please use our online application form, which is available on the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed businesses) - Tier 3 Restrictions webpage.
More information: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cvbusiness
4. Local Restriction Support Grant (CLOSED) TIER 4 ADDENDUM
Eligibility
This grant is for those businesses forced to close during Tier 4 restrictions.
Please note: Applicants must have a valid business rates account.
Eligible periods
December 31, 2020 - January 4, 2021
Action required
If you have not received notification of an automatic payment being made to you for these periods by January 25, 2021, please use our online application form, which will be available shortly.
More information: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cvbusiness
5. Additional Restrictions Grant
Eligibility
This is a discretionary grant scheme for businesses who have been severely financially impacted by the restrictions caused by Covid.
Businesses do NOT need to have a business rates account or have been forced to close to be eligible for this grant.
Eligible periods
Applications for this grant were open between November 18, 2020 and December 3, 2020.
Action required
Applications for this scheme are now CLOSED.
We are planning to launch a second application period for this grant soon. Please check back on this webpage for further updates.
6. Christmas Support Payment Wet-Led Pubs
Eligibility
This grant is for pubs where less than 50 per cent of their income is derived from food sales.
Please note: Applicants must have a valid business rates account.
Eligible periods
December 2, 2020 - December 29, 2020.
Action required
More information: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cvbusiness
Deadline for applications is January 31, 2021.
7. Local Restrictions Support Grant (SECTOR)
Eligibility
This grant applies to those businesses that have been mandated to close since March 23, 2020, e.g. nightclubs, dance halls, discotheques, sexual entertainment venues and hostess bars.
Please note: Applicants must have a valid business rates account.
Eligible periods
November 1, 2020 - November 4, 2020
December 2, 2020 - December 30, 2020
Action required
This scheme is not currently open as it is superseded by the LRSG (Closed) Addendum during the period of national lockdown. Payments for this grant will be paid automatically for eligible business where possible, if you have not received a payment please email DGF@charnwood.gov.uk.
More information: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cvbusiness
8. Closed Business Lockdown Payment
This grant provides payments of £4,000, £6,000 or £9,000 depending on your rateable value to businesses forced to close which have a business rate account. This is in addition to the LRSG (Closed) Addendum.
Please note: Applicants must have a valid business rates account.
Eligible periods
To be confirmed.
Action required
We are currently awaiting the guidance on this scheme and will update this webpage as soon as we have more information on how to apply.
More information: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cvbusiness
Appeals for all Covid-19 business grants
There is no right to appeal, and the decision of the Council is final. As set out in the Business Grant Fund Policy, the Council’s interpretation of the guidance is at its own discretion and it will be the final arbiter of the definitions contained within this policy.
