Business support for those affected by Omicron control measures
There are several support funds that are currently open to support businesses in Scotland.
Below is a list of funds and links on how to apply.
If you think you may be eligible to apply, please click on the 'Details here' link for more information.
Deadlines for some funds are closing soon, please don't delay if you are going to submit an application.
At the time of publishing, some funds are not yet open, however, please check the links as the funds may have since opened.
| Fund | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Cancellation Fund for Cultural Organisations | Applications close at 2pm on 2nd February | Details here |
| Scottish Brewers Support Fund 2022 | Local authorities contacting businesses directly. Businesses are then expected to complet a self-declaration form by 28th February to confirm eligibility | Details here |
| Scottish Food and Drink Producers Fund | Applications close 13th February | Details here |
| Scottish Wholesale Food and Drink Resilience Fund | Applications close 13th February | Details here |
| Taxi and Private Hire Driver and Operator Support Fund | Local Authorities contacting drivers and operators directly | Details here |
| Hospitality: December and January Business Support Top Up | Applications close 31st January | Details here |
| Hospitality and leisure: January Business Support Top Up | Applications close 5pm 31st January | Details here |
| Tourism top-up funding | Visit Scotland contacting businesses directly | Details here |
| Events top-up funding | Visit Scotland contacting businesses directly | Details here |
| Scottish Wedding Industry fund top-up | Businesses who received the original payment will be contacted by Higlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, or South of Scotland Enterprise, depending on the geographic area in which the business is located | Details here |
| Close Contact Services Fund (including hairdressers | Not yet open, but expected to be open soon | Details here |
| Public House Table Service Restrictions Fund | Not yet open, but expected to be open soon. However, when open, the deadline to apply will be 11th February | Details here |
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