Background The Small Business Grant Fund, the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants and Local Authority Discretionary Grants which ran through the initial lockdown period have now largely expired. Currently some businesses in local lockdown areas may be able to claim further grants under the Local Restrictions Support Grant. We are awaiting updated guidance as to any further grant funding for businesses following the announcement of the second national lockdown.   Eligibility Your business may be eligible if it: Occupies property on which it pays business rates Is in a local lockdown area and has been required to close because of the formal publication of local restrictions guidance that resulted in a first full day of closure on or after 9 September. This funding is not retrospective Has been required to close for at least three weeks because of the lockdown Has been unable to provide its usual in-person customer service from its premises REf: https://www.nfuonline.com/news/coronavirus-updates-and-advice/coronavirus-news/what-business-support-grants-are-available-due-to-covid-19/   Read more