Discretionary Restart Grant (DRG)

Who can claim the funding?

Businesses in the following circumstances are eligible for the grant:

• Businesses that received an Additional Restriction Grant payment for the period 16 February 2021 to 31 March 2021

Are there any exclusions which apply? 

The following exclusions apply to this scheme. 

Any business in the following circumstances will not be eligible for the grant:

• Business which were not trading on 1 April 2021; trading is defined as carrying on trade or profession, or buying and selling goods or services in order to generate turnover. 
• Businesses that have already received grant payments that equal the maximum permitted subsidy allowances (previously known as State Aid) will not be eligible to receive funding.
• Businesses in liquidation, dissolved, struck off or subject to a striking off notice

How much will I receive?

If you are awarded the grant the payment will be:

Government have asked Council’s to carry out pre-payment checks to prevent fraud. We will aim to pay the funds into the nominated bank account within 14 days of receiving the supplementary information . Payments will be made Friday’s of a working week . 

How do I apply?

The Council will write to businesses who received the Additional Restriction Grant for the period 16 February 2021 to 31 March 2021, to obtain the supplementary information as required by Government. 

Once this information is received, the Council will carry out pre-payment checks prior to issuing payments . 

How do I apply for the grant?

Applications for the Additional Restrictions Grant closed on 31 March 2021.

Where can I find information about other grants or general support?

Find out about the grants and support available to businesses and charities.