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Business Hardship Grant
The Business Hardship Grant fund has been set up to support small businesses outside the scope of any of the Government’s COVID 19 financial support schemes for businesses. Businesses must be able to demonstrate hardship as a result of a significant impact on their business due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Businesses that are eligible for alternative or have already received COVID-19 grant support will not be eligible.
This is a one-off grant of £5,000 per eligible business.
There is a limited amount of funding available, so not all businesses applying will receive a grant. Applications will be subject to an appraisal process and grants will be provided at the discretion of South Tyneside Council. There will be no appeals process
Details submitted on your application will be checked with National Fraud Initiative.
Items you will need to complete this form
- Before completing this form you will need:
- A bank statement from February 2020 plus bank statements from December 2020, January 2021 and February 2021
- A copy of your driving licence or passport
- A business rates reference number (if applicable)
- Evidence of ongoing fixed business costs (excluding wages) of over £200 per calendar month