After another lockdown we are now back into the Tier system. There are various support grants currently available to help businesses.
Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG)
- For businesses that are open but have been severely impacted by Tier 2 and Tier 3
- Primarily aimed at hospitality, hotel, bed & breakfast and leisure businesses
- A discretionary grant administered by local authorities, who will set out its specific scope
- Grant values: depending on the rateable value of the property on the date of the start of the local restrictions.
Check eligibility here
Local Restrictions Support Grant (LSRG (Sector))
- For businesses required to close nationally since 23 March 2020 that have not been able to reopen (i.e. nightclubs, dance halls and others) – covering only the period from 1 November 2020 onwards
- Grant values: depending on your rateable value
Check eligibility here
Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG)
- For businesses outside the business rates system which are effectively forced to close
- A discretionary grant administered by local councils, who will define their own eligibility criteria f
Check eligibility here
£1,000 Christmas grant for ‘wet-led pubs’
- One-off £1,000 grant for ‘wet-led pubs’ (pubs that predominantly serve alcohol rather than provide food)
- Applicable across tiers 2 and 3 in lieu of Christmas trade
- Applicable in addition to the existing £3,000 monthly cash grant support
Check your local authority’s websites for specific requirements, relevant dates and how to apply for.
Aside from the above, businesses may also benefit from the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Closed) Addendum), as well as grants available during national restrictions (including backdated grants).