Discretionary Business Level 3 Restrictions Fund

This fund will close for any new applications on Friday 28 May 2021 at 5pm.

The Discretionary Business Level 3 Restriction fund is for specific businesses in Moray that are impacted by the Scottish Government’s decision to retain Protection Level 3 Restrictions to cover up to a two-week period from 17 May 2021 in response to rates of COVID-19 in the Moray area.

For supply chain businesses for the Hospitality & Tourism sector such as catering van, bus tour operator, laundry services or cleaning services a one off a one-off payment of £500 will be available to successful applicants. Please note that this fund will be issued on a first come first served basis for complete applications & will close once the allocated budget is spent. It is important that all documentation requested is submitted with the applications for it to be considered complete.

Eligibility criteria:

Business trading prior to 14/05/2021
Business is based in Moray & supplies one the following services to the Hospitality & Tourism Sector in Moray i.e. catering van, bus tour operator, laundry services or cleaning services
Business has valid a VAT, PAYE, Companies House registration, SCIO, CIC or UTR number or evidence of application
Business has not received an enforcement notice as a result of breaching Covid-19 regulations
Business is not in administration, insolvency or received notice to be struck off Companies House
My business has suffered a negative financial impact from COVID-19 restrictions

How to apply

To apply please complete the DBR Hospitality & Tourism Sectors Supply Services Application Form (PDF)

Please send the completed form with all required supporting documents to dbfund@moray.gov.uk

Please note, we will only accept applications with supporting documents via email to this address. Please do not send hardcopies or emails to any of the other business support funds. We will start processing applications from 21 May 2021 onwards & please do not send follow up enquiries or emails, as it slows down the process.

For eligible businesses from the sectors listed below, which missed out on the SFBF either through not having previously applied or started trading before 14/05/2021, discretionary grants will be available for the amount per sector as listed in the table below. Please note that this fund will be issued on a first come first served basis for complete applications & will close once the allocated budget is spent. It is important that all documentation requested is submitted with the applications for it to be considered complete.

Eligibility criteria:

My business falls into specific sectors as outlined below & into one of the following two categories:
My business is required to close by law for the duration protective measures are in place
My business remains open but is specifically and legally required to modify its operations as a result of protective measures
Business has valid a VAT, PAYE, Companies House registration, SCIO, CIC or UTR number or evidence of application
Business premises are registered for Non-Domestic rates (if you pay rates through your landlord rather than directly to a Council, you are still eligible to apply but must provide evidence of this arrangement through copy of your lease agreement)
Business has not received an enforcement notice as a result of breaching Covid-19 regulations
Business is not in administration, insolvency or received notice to be struck off Companies House
My business has suffered a negative financial impact from COVID-19 restrictions

How to apply

To apply please complete the Discretionary Business Fund Level 3 Restrictions NDR Application Form (PDF)

Please send the completed form with all required supporting documents to dbfund@moray.gov.uk

Status of Support under the Restrictions and Closure Funds by Sector and Premise (PDF)

Discretionary Business Level 3 Restrictions Fund

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