{"id":127889,"date":"2020-09-11T16:19:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T15:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=127889"},"modified":"2021-05-12T08:19:11","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T07:19:11","slug":"local-lockdown-business-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/funding\/grants\/local-lockdown-business-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Local lockdown business grants – how your small business can apply"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text ]It’s clear that local lockdowns are a key part of the government’s strategy to fight COVID-19. The measures introduced can vary but the most stringent local lockdowns can involve the government effectively ordering businesses in affected areas to close in order to reduce the risk of infection.<\/p>\n

Obviously, this has a huge impact on businesses in those areas – many of which were struggling even before new restrictions were announced – and those affected have been calling for extra financial support alongside existing programs like the coronavirus job retention scheme<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The government has now responded, announcing that businesses ordered to close as a result of local lockdowns will get a cash grant of £1,500 (or £1,000 for smaller businesses) for every three weeks that they stay closed.<\/p>\n

This guide will explain how the scheme works, which businesses are eligible for the £1,500 grants, and how to apply.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>

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