Did you know your Masonic Building may be eligible for a COVID-19 Business Support Grant?
A number of buildings in our Province have successfully claimed £10,000 and had their business rates suspended.
A £10,000 grant will be available for businesses who qualify for Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief. The maximum rateable value limit is £15,000.
Your building may be still eligible if it has closed as a result of Covid-19
If your local authority is Allerdale Borough Council, details of the grant can be found at https://www.allerdale.gov.uk/en/coronavirus/coronavirus-business-grants-claims/.
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If your local authority is Copeland Borough Council, details of the grant can be found at https://www.copeland.gov.uk/coronavirus-resources-business.
To apply for a grant from Copeland Borough Council, go to https://www.copeland.gov.uk/attachments/business-support-grant-app-form-0 and email the application to business.rates@copeland.gov.uk.
If your local authority is Carlisle City Council, details of the grant can be found at https://www.carlisle.gov.uk/news-and-events/coronavirus-9
Carlisle City Council have stated they will contact eligible businesses via their business rates billing address.
If your local authority is Eden Borough Council, details of the grant can be found at https://www.eden.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/support-for-businesses/
To apply for a grant from Eden Borough Council, go to https://selfservice.eden.gov.uk/renderform.aspx?t=262&k=964D769EF15050F36DBB9C96DDC7C74C27677BE9.
If your local authority is South Lakeland District Council, details of the grant can be found at https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/business-and-trade/coronavirus-covid-19-business-support-grants/.
To apply for a grant from South Lakeland District Council, go to https://selfservice.southlakeland.gov.uk/renderform.aspx?t=93&k=0C44CDB3AE6713461719E20CC39A2EA7CF2010AA&refresh=1.
If you have any queries regarding the scheme, the DPGM Bill Morley (07831 384763), Brian Cooke ProvGsuptWks or John Fielding (07780 956959) the Provincial Secretary are available for guidance.
