Grants are available from Merton Council for businesses affected by coronavirus restrictions.

Current and upcoming grant schemes

If we have already paid you a grant under the “National Restrictions Support Grant” (second national lockdown) for the period 5 November to 2 December 2020 you do not have to re-apply. We will automatically assess and pay any further grants you are eligible for.

• Restart Grant
  One-off grants from 1 April 2021 for non-essential retail business premises, and for hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym business premises.
• Additional Restrictions Grants
  If your small, micro or home-based business has experienced a loss of income, it may be eligible for this grant. Apply between 8 April and 27 April 2021.
• Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum
  For businesses that were required to close, or partly close, due to the national restrictions from 5 November to 2 December 2020. Closing dates vary: follow the link for details.

Earlier schemes that are now closed

We are no longer accepting applications for these grants.

• Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment
• Local restrictions support grants for closed businesses  
• Local restrictions support grants for open businesses 
• Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF)
• Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF)
• Discretionary Grant Fund

Funding received from central government

As of 16 November 2020 we have received the following funding from central government:

• Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open) – tier 2 restrictions – £360,853
• Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum – national restrictions – £3,099,762
• Additional Restrictions Grant (Discretionary scheme) – £4,130,960