Financial support for Fife businesses

Grant support is now available to help business deal with the impact of COVID-19.

The purpose of these one-off grants is to help protect jobs, prevent business closure and promote economic recovery.

Two types of grant are available to ratepayers.

There is a £10,000 grant available to ratepayers of businesses in receipt of the Small Business Bonus Scheme or Rural Relief. Businesses with a rateable value up to £18,000 are eligible. You can also get this grant if you applied for Nursery Relief or Disabled Relief but are eligible for the Small Business Bonus Scheme.

Retail, hospitality and leisure business ratepayers with a rateable value between £18,001-£50,999 can apply for a one-off grant of £25,000.

To apply for relief and/or a grant businesses should submit an application online by visiting www.fife.gov.uk/coronavirus-business and selecting the COVID-19 Business Support Application.

For up-to-date local business information visit www.fife.gov.uk/coronavirus-business.

Support and advice is available for local businesses from Fife Business Gateway, which can provide assistance and access to immediate support during this extremely challenging period.

Visit www.businessgatewayfife.com or you can arrange to speak to an adviser on 01592 858333.