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We are excited to announce the launch of our latest initiative under the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG), the Adapt and Revive Grant. This will support businesses in the form of a capital grant to aid in their recovery post Covid-19 and encourage them to prosper by investing in aspects of their business to enhance their resilience, expand, increase sustainability, new technology / equipment or innovation. However like previous ARG initiatives this scheme cannot be used for revenue items and cannot be used a wage support mechanism.
Businesses can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to help them adapt, diversify and support long-term sustainability. Businesses from the following sectors are eligible and encouraged to apply:
- Hospitality (pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels)
- Leisure (including sports and equestrian)
- Retail (independent only)
- Close Contact Services (including hair and beauty, gyms and therapies)
- Food & Drink Catering (including manufacture, wholesale etc)
- Visitor Economy
- Supply chains to the above
Please note all applicants will need to clearly demonstrate how grant awards will be used to safeguard their business and be prepared to submit business and financial plans, whilst also being in a position to match-fund any potential award amount.
More information on the eligibility criteria can be found within the Adapt and Revive policy by clicking here. The online application form will be live on Monday 13 September 2021.
A total of £300,000 has been allocated to support this fund and applications will close when this monetary limit has been reached, applications will be viewed on a first-come-first-served basis.
If your business is newly established, for example on or from 12 April 2021, then we would encourage you to wait for the ARG Start-Up Grant which is due to be released on 27 September 2021, please view our website for further details on this scheme nearer the release date.
 Local people are being invited to take part in a large-scale discussion on what it is like to live in the Sleaford area. The Sleaford Speaks World Café will take place at 11am on Saturday September 11 at Carre’s Grammar School and it is billed as a vibrant way to hear the views of the community in an informal way.
The event is being promoted by Lincolnshire Police and other partners who have brought in a company called MutualGain who are specialists in community engagement.
The working group will be made up of about 30 people who will learn skills including what experiences and skills matter to communities, how to create community energy and how to write a community focused report from the World Café process.
The first 100 people to register for the event and then attend and participate will receive an incentive to the value of £10. To find out more visit here.
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