As you are aware I recently announced that applications are now open for the Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid (SBASC). Closing date for receipt of applications by Local Authorities is 21st April, 2021.
The scheme is designed to support those who are ineligible for CRSS and other sectoral schemes. The scheme will provide a grant of €4,000 to businesses to assist with their fixed costs e.g rent, utilities, security etc.
A business owner who has been deemed ineligible for CRSS by the Revenue Commissions can provide that information to the Local Authorities. They can, however, also self declare that they are not in receipt of CRSS and the other schemes listed in the application form. It should be noted that as part of the application process that business owners will be agreeing to have their information shared between the Local Authorities, my Department and Revenue Commissioners and this will be used for audit purposes.
All Government COVID supports are being kept under review.