The Government has delivered funding to local councils to provide one-off cash grants of up to £6,000 for those businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors.
The grant is designed to help businesses that have been impacted by reduced bookings as a result of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Grant information
Grants awarded will be based on the rateable value of the business. The grant award values differ between each council, therefore it is advisable to check the full information provided on your local council’s website (see links below).
All grant income received is taxable.
Eligibility
This grant scheme is open to businesses named on the business rates bill operating within the hospitality and leisure industries.
Further businesses may qualify, on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the individual local council.
Businesses should be able to declare a loss of revenue as a result of reduced group bookings over concerns due to the Omicron variant.
Additional eligibility criteria may apply depending on the local council.
How to apply
All businesses have to apply so the local council can confirm eligibility, even if they have received previous grants (this condition has been set nationally).
Each council requires specific documentation as part of the application process, including the business rates bill, VAT reference and bank statements. Requirements may vary depending on the council.
This is a discretionary grant and it will be for the council to decide whether to approve each application for support.
Further information on the grants available from local councils in our region can be found below.
Breckland Council
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to apply for the grant.
Broadland District Council
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to apply for the grant.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to apply for the grant
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to visit their grants page.
North Norfolk District Council
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to apply for the grant.
Norwich City Council
Applications have been extended
Click here to apply for the grant.
South Norfolk Council
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to apply for the grant.
The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) Scheme
This scheme has been made available for those businesses that are not eligible for the hospitality and leisure grant but have also been impacted by the Omicron variant.
Local authorities will have discretion to allocate this funding to businesses most in need.
Breckland Council
Is currently closed to new applicants.
Broadland District Council
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to apply for the grant.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Applications close on 28 February 2022
Click here to apply for the grant.
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to visit their grants page.
North Norfolk District Council
Applications close on 28 February 2022
Click here to visit their grants page.
Norwich City Council
Applications close on 28 February 2022
Click here to visit their grants page.
South Norfolk Council
Applications close on 18 March 2022
Click here to visit their grants page.