Blackpool Council is urging businesses to apply for funding to national schemes that assist those facing financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic. 

Blackpool Business Recovery Fund 3 - Omicron/ARG

There is an opportunity for financial assistance through the BBRF3 (Omicron)/ARG scheme for businesses that may not be eligible for the Omicron and Hospitality and Leisure Grant (details below).

There are limited funds now available (£250k) to allocate as discretionary grants via this third and final round.  Any unspent funds by the end of March will be returned to government.

This grant scheme is now live and the council are encouraging applications by 16 February https://blackpoolunlimited.com/covid-19-support-for-businesses/.

For further general enquiries please email:  C19business.support@blackpool.gov.uk

There is also The Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme is a one-off grant specifically for the Hospitality and Leisure sector and eligible businesses will have been contacted by Blackpool Council with details on how they can apply. Any new businesses who feel they qualify can find details of eligibility on the Blackpool Council website https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Business/Business-rates/COVID-19/Omicron-Hospitality-and-Leisure-Grant-Scheme.aspx  Deadline for applications is 14 February.