Chesterfield businesses encouraged to check eligibility for grants

Some of the grant schemes, including the Additional Restrictions Support Grant have been available to apply for since early January, but there are still a number of eligible businesses that have not yet applied.

New information regarding the Taxi Driver Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant has been added to the website and eligible businesses and individuals are being urged to apply as soon as possible.

Coun Jean Innes, cabinet member for business transformation and customers, said: “These grants are a vital lifeline for local businesses, and I would encourage every business owner to apply.

"This funding can be used to cover a variety of costs including rent on business premises and other bills.”

The process to apply for business grants through a secure online form and applicants will need to submit some evidence, including bank statements, when applying.

There are currently five different business grants available to apply for online.

There are: Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG-C), Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG-O), Additional Restrictions Grant, Closed Business Lockdown Payment and Taxi Driver Support Grant.

Find out more about these grants and apply online here.