Enhanced Flood Support Scheme
The Enhanced Flood Support Scheme to provide financial support to businesses affected by flooding in late October and early November 2023.
The Department for the Economy has launched the Enhanced Flood Support Scheme that will provide further support to businesses that were directly flooded following severe weather in late October and early November 2023.
How much support is available?
Up to £100,000 will be provided through the Enhanced Flood Support Scheme to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the severe flooding at the end of October and beginning of November 2023 to cover the costs associated with refitting of the flooded premises and the replacement of damaged equipment and stock.
The support is in addition to the £7,500 grants and rates relief that has been provided to date to affected businesses.
How to apply
The Enhanced Flood Support Scheme will be delivered by district councils and applications can be made online to your local council.
Newry, Mourne, and Down applications
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 22 March 2024.
Applicants will be required to submit appropriate evidence to support their application. All awards are subject to funding availability and late applications will not be accepted. Should they require further support or information, applicants are asked to contact: flooding@nmandd.org.
Apply to Newry, Mourne, and Down District Council's Enhanced Flood Support Scheme.
Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon applications
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 22 March 2024.
Applicants will be required to submit appropriate evidence to support their application. All awards are subject to funding availability and late applications will not be accepted. Should businesses require further support or information, applicants are asked to contact: economicdevelopment@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk.
Apply to Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council's Enhanced Flood Support Scheme.
Additional hardship schemes
Two hardship schemes have also been announced to provide support for businesses and some other non-domestic premises that were impacted by the flooding but were not eligible for the previous £7,500 payment or the Enhanced Flood Support Scheme.
For further details, see Flooding Hardship Scheme.
First published 22 February 2024