Services include access to: a flexibly searchable database; Newsflash service; deadlines listing; and Research Help Desk. Grant Details. The Sandwell New Business Start-Up Grant was launched in November 2008 and provides a grant up to £1000 for new businesses seeking to start and locate their business in Sandwell. The Federation of Small Businesses says that local authorities not paying out is 'inexcusable' The government has released figures for the worst- and best-performing local authorities in England when it comes to handing out coronavirus business grants. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Covid-19 Small Business GrantsThese grants are to help SMEs adapt and recover after the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. All grants are in the range of £500 – £5,000. The National Enterprise Network is a unique membership body representing business support organisations in the UK. Local Restrictions Support Grant (closed businesses)For businesses required to close during the period of Tier 3 local restrictions (3 December to 30 December 2020). Council leader Councillor Yvonne Davies said: “Our staff are working flat out, including at weekends, to process grants for our businesses, but we can only process those claims we have received. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Business Rates Additional Restrictions Grants Policy 2020/21 . Discretionary Business Grants are funded by central government and being distributed locally by Sandwell Council. UK Business Funding Centre have a Funding Finder engine to explore funding schemes for your UK small business. Sandwell Business Grants . View the latest news on funding opportunities. Conmen 'cash in' on Covid business grants in Sandwell. Various dates are available. Council Tax Reduction Local Restriction Support Grants for Sandwell businesses are now available. If you need to raise some money for your new or existing business and would like to know what options are open to you (without any obligation), please complete and submit this simple form. Bounce Back LoansThrough the government-backed Bounce Back Loans scheme small businesses can borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 at an interest rate of 2.5 per cent, with the government covering interest payable in the first year. By Jamie Brassington Sandwell Coronavirus Published: Dec 11, 2020 Last Updated: Dec 11, 2020 A Black Country council has launched a grants scheme to help households affected by … These will not be interest rates or repayment schedules but are far more likely to be related to what type of business you are starting, where you are going to be located and whether you are going to create any new jobs. Local Funding News. One of the most regular questions that we are asked is "what grants are available for new business start-ups?" Additional Restrictions Grant There are two categories for the Additional Restrictions Grant: a) For businesses which are non-ratepayers and not in receipt of rate relief b) For businesses which are ratepayers adversely affected by national restrictions (such as supply chain businesses) but are excluded from the other categories of grants. The additional restrictions grant (ARG) fund is a one-off discretionary fund from the government that is aimed at a range of business sectors and must be distributed by 31 March 2022. The Gov.uk website has a section dedicated to finance and support for your business. Gov.uk: Prime Minister and Chancellor launch new Business Council. View the latest news on funding opportunities. Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus. Local Restriction Support Grant (Closed) Addendum * For businesses that were required to close between 31 December 2020 and 4 January 2021 when Sandwell was subject to Tier 4 restrictions.NEW: For businesses that are closed during the current national lockdown (which started on 5 January 2021).Apply to Sandwell Council via Grant Approval. Local Restrictions Support Grant (sector specific)For businesses such as nightclubs that have been required to close due to national restrictions since 23 March.Apply to Sandwell Council via Grant Approval. To find out about these grants and financial help available for your business, please visit our COVID -19 Help for business web page s - under Financial Support. Business Grants. Check if your business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national lockdowns (for closed businesses) Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business support Apply for a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan Small Business Grants and Retail, Hospitality and Retail Grants Business Grants. Small Business Grants and Retail, Hospitality and Retail Grants Because the UK has now experienced three national lockdowns and Sandwell has at varying times been subjected to Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 restrictions, we realise the information is complex. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. In 1986 the county council was abolished, and Sandwell became a unitary authority. The service will be fully funded by a ring-fenced specific grant. They are way behind on take up compared to the rest of the country. Sandwell is committed to regenerating the area and attracting new jobs and housing. Funding News for West Midlands. Sandwell Council have access to Government funds to support small business in this time of Covi-19 it is a grant not a loan so you don't have to pay it back see below the informastion and if you qualify apply . Eligible businesses may be entitled to payments of up to £3,000. Where to find business grants in the local area.