There are now at least 11 different government grant schemes which businesses can apply for. They have similar names and it can be confusing to know which you should apply for.
We have attempted to simplify the process for you. Simply complete the full form and the supplementary form and we will work out what you may be eligible for, and pay you as soon as possible.
If this is you, please use the button below to complete the full application form
Complete the full application form
Please check the list below to make sure you have all the required information to hand before you start the form.
You now need to complete the supplementary form. Please click the button below to open the form.
Please note, you will not be able to submit this form until we have received and processed your full application form, whether your application is refused or approved.
Complete the supplementary form
This form will tell you which grants you should be eligible for and submit your claim.
You will need the case reference number from your first approved application. It will look like this RP/12345
Please check the list below to make sure you have all the required information to hand before you start the form.
We received a few applications for the wrong scheme, who were then invited to apply for the correct scheme. Please use the reference number for whichever of your applications was approved.
According to our records, approximately 100 November grants are waiting for further information. If you have applied but not received a payment, please check your spam folder for any emails from us. It will help if you add info.H1@swdevon.gov.uk to your trusted email list.
Please return any information we have asked for quickly so that we can process your grant.
If you have completed both of these forms, you don't need to do anything. We will be in touch if we need any further information or if you qualify for any future grants.
Please do not submit multiple applications as this slows down the process for you and other businesses.
We have received additional funding from the Government for the Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme. This means we can now offer the grant to more businesses which were impacted during the November lockdown. We are reassessing all the claims and will directly contact affected businesses who may now qualify.
5 Nov 20 to 2 Dec 20 | 3 Dec 20 to 30 Dec 20 | 31 Dec 20 to 4 Jan 21 | 5 Jan 21 to 16 Feb 21 | |
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Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) | £1,334 | N/A | N/A | £2,001 |
Local Restriction Support Grant (Closed Addendum) | RV £15k or under - £1,334 RV £15k-£50k - £2,000 RV £51k or over - £3,000 | N/A | N/A | RV £15k or Under - £2001 RV £15k - £51k - £3000 RV £51k or over - £4500 |
Local Restriction Support Grant (Closed) | N/A | RV £15k or under - £1,334 RV £15k-£50k - £2,000 RV £51k or over - £3,000 | RV £15k or Under - £238 | N/A |
Local Restriction Support Grant (Open) | N/A | RV £15k or under - £1,334 RV £15k-£50k - £2,000 RV £51k or over - £3,000 | RV £15k or Under - £238, RV £15k - £51k - £357, RV £51k or over - £535 | N/A |
Wet-led Pub | N/A | N/A | £1,000 | N/A |
Closed Business lockdown payment (must be business rated) | N/A | N/A | N/A | RV £15k or Under - £4000, RV £15k - £51k - £6000, RV £51k or over - £9000 |
Retail Business lockdown payment (must be business rated) | N/A | N/A | N/A | RV £15k or Under - £4000, RV £15k - £51k - £6000, RV £51k or over - £9000 |
Grant income received by a business is taxable and will need to be included on the tax return of the business.
The grants issued to businesses in response to the COVID-19 outbreak are classed as 'state aid.'
State aid is when taxpayer funded resources are used to provide assistance to one or more organisations in a way that gives an advantage over others.
As part of your application, you will be asked to confirm that your business will not exceed the state aid limits, as set down in law, if the grant is paid.
You will need to confirm how much state aid you have received within the current and previous two financial years. If you are not sure if help you have received qualifies as state aid, you should contact the awarding body or seek independent advice.
For the avoidance of doubt, any grants received from the Council would be considered state aid and you will need to declare these on your form.
You will also be asked to confirm that you are not an 'Undertaking in Distress' (within the meaning of Article 2(18) of the General Block Exemption Regulation) on 31 December 2019).
You can read more about state aid and the definition of an 'Undertaking in Distress' here.
The Government will not accept deliberate manipulation and fraud. Any business caught falsifying their records to gain additional grant money will face prosecution and any funding issued will be subject to claw back, as may any grants paid in error.
Grant applications and award details will be shared with Central Government to ensure that applications that are false or fraudulent will have to repay the Grant. Any appropriate criminal prosecution will commence. Any Grant paid in error will also have to be repaid.
The information you have provided as part of the Grant application will be held securely by the Council and may be used to assist with the billing and collection of Council Tax and/or Non-Domestic Rates. Information may be shared with:
Information provided through the Grant application will also be shared with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Grant recipients may be contacted for research and evaluation purposes.
Information regarding Grant applications will also be shared with the Council's Environmental Health team. This is to ensure action can be taken against Businesses mandated to close that do not follow the law during the period of lockdown.
By completing the application form, you are confirming that you have read and understand the above information.
Some applications to the grant scheme will be processed by staff from Devon County Council and Business Information Point. This is to assist with the volume of applications.
To read the full details of the LRSG (Open) scheme, please
to download a PDF copy.