New £5,000 grants for small businesses are now available for those who have slipped through the coronavirus support net. Trafford Council has announced the new funding thanks to a new government handout targeting small business owners and is welcoming applications.
Some small, independent traders described the applications process for the new grants as “overly complicated”, but said the funding available would make a huge difference to them if they can get it.
The Discretionary Business Grant Scheme was launched by Trafford Council on Friday, May 22 to provide much needed help to small businesses and said the application is designed to be as straightforward as possible, but to also prevent fraud.
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