The Additional Restrictions Support Grant is a discretionary grant scheme to help those businesses that are forced to close, but have no rateable value, or those which – while not legally forced to close – are nonetheless severely impacted by the restrictions put in place to control the spread of Covid-19.Three types of business are eligible:Businesses mandated to close that are without a business rates bill i.e. B&Bs paying council taxBusinesses that can remain open but have been severely impacted – 70% of the grant amount paid to a closed business will be paidBusinesses that have been mandated to close but have received support under the local restrictions support grant. A top-up payment under Additional Restrictions Grant will be made. Please note, top-up payments will be processed as soon as all businesses that have not yet received any funding under points 1 and 2 above have been assessedGrants will be paid as follows:EmployeesBusiness mandated to close without a business rates billBusinesses that can remain open but have been severely impactedTop up payment under Additional Restrictions Grant for businesses that have received funding under Local Restrictions Support Grant10 or under£1,334£934£50011-25£2,000£1,400£75026+£3,000£2,100£1,000Please ensure you have a recent business bank account statement- dated in the last 2 months - prior to starting your application - as you will not be able to complete your application without it.If you have any questions, please contact business.rates@copeland.gov.uk or telephone 01946 598300. Is your business located in Copeland? * Yes No Has your business been required to close due to the national lockdown? * Yes and I am registered for business rates Yes and I am not registered for business rates No (businesses that have remained open but are severely impacted)
