East Staffordshire Borough Council launches new grant fund aimed at supporting new businesses

East Staffordshire Borough Council has launched a new fund aimed at helping new businesses impacted by restrictions.

If you own a business that is located within East Staffordshire which was set up on or after 1st April 2019 and before 28th June 2021 then you may be eligible for the Additional Restrictions Grant New Business Fund. We ask for evidence that you have a business plan backed by a financial institution.

The grant thresholds are £5,000 for a business that does not have a business rates assessment and £10,000 for a business that does have a business rates assessments.

If you feel that your business may be eligible, please contact the Enterprise Team at East Staffordshire Borough Council who will provide you with an application form enterprise.team@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk