The Brighton & Hove portal for Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG) and Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) for businesses that have been severely impacted by the restrictions and the Omicron Virus is now open.
Businesses in hospitality, leisure or accommodation can now apply for up to £6,000 from the new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG) scheme. Businesses in these sectors that received a grant from previous Covid business support grant rounds will receive a direct mail encouraging them to apply.
If a business does not qualify for the OHLG but their business has been severely impacted by the restrictions related to Omicron then they might still qualify for a discretionary Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) – January 2022 of up to £2,500.
The closing date for applications is 18 March 2022.
Applicants are strongly advised to read the How to apply guide before starting their application, as this will advise if they are eligible to receive support, help them to complete their application properly and reduce delays in getting grant approval. From experience with previous grant schemes, payments are significantly delayed if there are discrepancies and errors in the application forms.