Grants for Businesses
Additional Restriction Discretionary Grant Round 4
National Restriction Grants
Business Support Package
Local Restriction Grants – More information
Grants for each category of business
Guide to Closed Businesses
NEW Business Support Payment and Local Restriction Grants Extension 16/02/21-31/03/21 will be paid automatically, if you have claimed and been awarded a Business Support Payment 05/01/21-15/02/21, there is no need to reapply.
Please review the grants you have received against those you are eligible for indicated in the grants for each category of business ( above) and make additional claims as required.
Pubs, restaurants and cafes are considered closed even if they are providing a take away or click and collect service whilst their restaurant seating area is otherwise closed.
Take-a-ways without restaurant areas will not be considered under the closed national schemes.
Retail shops are considered closed even if they are providing a take click and collect service whilst their main selling area is otherwise closed.
Guide to Closed Businesses:
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Relevant dates Tier 5 from 05/01/21 |
Relevant dates Tier 4 from 26/12/20 - 04/01/21 |
Relevant dates Tier 2 from 02/12/20 - 25/12/20 |
How to apply :
Same for all :
Apply at https://midsussex.grantapproval.co.uk
Register as an individual with full details
Apply as a:
- individual – sole trader
- incorporated body – ltd company or partnership by deed
- unincorporated – charity or association
Apply for each grant separately:
- Based on if you are closed or open for business
- Answer questions fully
- Upload evidence and documents in a compatible format i.e. pdf
- Sign off document with a number to confirm details
Eligibility :
Dependant on:
- Type of grant see grants for each catergory of business
- Open or Closed Business
What to provide:
Dependant on:
Type of grant see grants for each catergory of business
Government Grants
Grant Scheme Name | Status | Description | Priority Sectors | Business Rate Payers Only | Grant Value |
Additional Restrictions Grant - Round 3 |
Claims being accepted |
Businesses Financially impacted | All Sectors | No | Pro-rata Up to £9,000 (exeptional circumstances up to £25,000)per funding round |
Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed Addendum) | Claims being accepted | November lockdown & Businesses mandated to close Tier 4 Restrictions | All closed sectors | Yes | Pro-rata Up to £4,500 per 42 day period |
Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed Businesses) | Claims being accepted | Only available for the periods of Tier 2 restrictions | Leisure & Hospitality | Yes | Pro-rata up to £1,500 per 14 day period |
Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open Businesses) |
Claims being accepted | Only available for the periods of Tier 2 restrictions | Leisure, Hospitality, Hotels, Bed & Breakfast | Yes | Pro-rata up to £1,500 per 14 day period |
Wet-Led Pubs Grant (Christmas Support Payment) |
Claims being accepted Public Houses Only Closes:31/01/21 | Any wet-led pub serving less than 50% food | Hopsitality | Yes | One-off £1,000 grant |
Local Restrictions Support Grant |
Claims being accepted |
National Lockdown January closed businesses |
All sectors mandated to close |
Yes | Claims up to £4,500 for 42 day period |
Closed Business Lock Down Payment |
Claims being accepted |
National Lockdown January closed businesses |
All sectors mandated to close |
Yes | One-off up to £9,000 grant |
Frequently Asked Questions :
BIES Frequently asked questions:
Discretionary schemes:
- Additional Restriction Discretionary Guidelines
- Local Support Restriction Grant Tier 2 for Open Businesses Guidelines
National Schemes Current:
Check if you are eligible: