The Sefton Discretionary Grant Fund will close on Friday 28th August 2020 at midnight.  When submitting your application please also submit the supporting evidence as soon as possible as your application will not be reviewed until all the evidence has been submitted.  This will be your final chance to apply for Discretionary Grant Funding.

You are ONLY eligible to apply for a discretionary grant if you have commercial premises & associated fixed property costs such as mortgage payments, rent, building insurance, utility bills prior to the 11th March 2020 that can be evidenced.

Please read the guidance and FAQs before applying.  You will need apply online at the following sefton.gov.uk/business/business-rates/covid-19-business-support-for-202021.aspx.

You are NOT eligible to apply if:

• You are eligible or have already received a grant from Sefton Council Business rates of £10,000 or £25,000

• You have already received a grant from the Discretionary Fund.

• You work from home

• Other eligibility conditions – see guidance document and frequently asked questions.

Please note- the discretionary grant is being administrated by a small team – it is not part of Sefton Business Rates or InvestSefton, if you have a query please email them on discretionarygrant@sefton.gov.uk  and they will respond.