Discretionary Business Fund

Aberdeenshire Council can direct additional financial support to specific groups, sectors or businesses adversely impacted by restrictions and regulations introduced since October 2020 to control the spread of COVID-19.

The Discretionary Business Fund provides a one-off payment of £2,000 to successful applicants. This fund will be issued on a first come first served basis.

Since 2 February 2021, recipients of the Self-employed Income Support Scheme are now eligible for this fund.

Eligibility criteria:

Business trading prior to 23rd March 2020