Businesses in Northern Ireland which were not forced to close during the most recent restrictions will receive a top up grant to compensate for the lost trade and footfall.
There will be two grants available and if eligible, businesses will receive one or the other:-
1. Small Business Support Grant Top-Up Scheme
Under this scheme, businesses will receive financial support of up to £5,000.
This grant will cover a wide range of businesses, including those which were allowed to remain open during the most recent restrictions, such as convenience stores, hardware stores, bakeries, financial services, engineering firms and coach services.
Businesses which received the £10,000 Small Business Support Grant in 2020 will be automatically assessed and do not need to apply. If eligible, payment will be made automatically to the same bank account used for the Small Business Support Grant.
Businesses will receive an email or letter to confirm payment of the grant. Payments to eligible businesses will begin on 27th May 2021.
For further details on the scheme, please follow the link here.
2. Retail, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Top-Up Scheme
Under this scheme, businesses will receive financial support of up to £10,000.
This grant will cover a wide range of businesses across retail, hospitality, tourism, leisure and manufacturing.
Businesses which received the £25,000 Retail, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Grant in 2020 will be a automatically assessed and do not need to apply. If eligible, payment will be made automatically to the same bank account used for the Retail, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Grant.
Businesses will receive an email or letter to confirm payment of the grant. Payments to eligible businesses will begin on 27th May 2021.
For further details on the scheme, please follow the link here.
