Coronavirus (COVID-19)
England is now subject to National lockdown: Stay at Home restrictions. You must stay at home.
This page has details on national business grants that are available and how you can apply for them. The government has created a support finder that will help you see what support your business can apply for.
If you have previously applied for funding you may not need to apply again, or you may only need to complete a shorter application.
If in doubt, call our dedicated business support helpline on 023 9284 1641, Monday to Friday, before completing any forms.
We appreciate the difficult situation many Portsmouth businesses are in. We are working hard to get the various grant schemes out to businesses as quickly and diligently as we can. We are currently working through a large volume of applications. We expect that new applications will take 7-10 working days from the receipt of application.
If you have previously received Closed Addendum funding you do not need to reapply and should receive new payments when they are available. An application form is available for new applicants.
Applications for LRSG (Closed) (Addendum) for previous payment periods need to be submitted by 31 March 2021.
You can sign up to our business bulletin to be alerted on the latest application advice.
Date of restriction period | Grant | Who is it for? |
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January 5 onwards | Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) (Addendum) and closed Business Lockdown payment | All businesses forced to close in lockdown |
January 5 onwards | Additional Restrictions Grant | Businesses severely impacted by lockdown |
January 5 onwards | Taxi Driver Additional Restrictions Support Grant | For Private Hire or Hackney Carriage Drivers |
December 19 2020 - January 4 2021 | Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) (Addendum) (Tier 4) | All businesses forced to close in Tier 4 |
December 19 2020 - January 4 2021 | Christmas Support Payment | Wet-led pubs Applications for this payment closed on 28 February 2021 |
December 19 2020 - January 4 2021 | Taxi Driver Additional Restrictions Support Grant | For Private Hire or Hackney Carriage Drivers |
December 2 - 18 2020 | Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open) | Hospitality and leisure businesses severely impacted by Tier 2 restrictions |
December 2 - 18 2020 | Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) | Wet-led pubs |
December 2 - 18 2020 | Local Restrictions Support Grant (Sector) | Nightclubs and other venues |
December 2 - 18 2020 | Taxi Driver Additional Restrictions Support Grant | For Private Hire or Hackney Carriage Drivers |
November 5 - December 1 2020 | Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) (Addendum) | All businesses forced to close in lockdown |
November 5 - December 1 2020 | Additional Restrictions Grant | Businesses severely impacted by lockdown |
November 5 - December 1 2020 | Taxi Driver Additional Restrictions Support Grant | For Private Hire or Hackney Carriage Drivers |
November 1 - 4 2020 | Local Restrictions Support Grant (Sector) | Nightclubs and other venues |