Business
COVID Business Grants
Businesses that have received a grant for the November lockdown will NOT need to reapply for further funding.
The following COVID19 support grants are to assist businesses with their fixed costs:
- Local Restrictions Support Grants
For businesses that have a business rates account and have been forced to close
- Additional Restrictions Grant phase 2
To assist businesses that don't qualify for Local Restrictions Support Grants
- Christmas support grants for 'wet-led' pubs
A one-off grant payment of £1,000 to help 'wet-led' pubs during the Christmas period.
- Business support package
The government has announced that businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors will receive a one-off top-up grant based on the rateable value of the business (£4,000-£9,000).
Other COVID-19 Support
- Business Recovery Helpline 03333 602 300 - Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm
This service is funded by Kent Local Authorities and delivered by the Kent and Medway Growth Hub.
- Back to Business Hub »
We've set up a Back to Business Hub to help you find the right support to go back to business safely. We provide a wide range of advice including social distancing, food safety and enhanced hygiene measures. Call 01304 821199 option 8.
- Government support for businesses »
Find out about loans, tax relief, grants, Furlough and help for the self employed
- Other grant schemes »
A list of organisations and the types of funding they have made available
- Other support
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Our Town Centre and Green Energy Business Grant Schemes offer grants of up to £10,000 to businesses in Dover, Deal and Sandwich.
Includes Alcohol & Entertainment, Gambling and Taxi licensing
Local information for new and existing businesses
The processes we carry out in selecting and awarding contracts
We carry out inspections, investigations and enforcement
Advice and information for Private Sector Landlords
Environmental information and advice for businesses
Permits and waivers are available for businesses
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