Government Grant

This is the definitive list of grants that UK-based small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for in 2021. This article will first look at UK-wide grants, then delve into grants available by nation, and finally, will examine grants available for each English region.

Entering into the 3rd lockdown, times are tough. If businesses are to survive, they need to make use of the special government lockdown grants available to them. We take you through 4 useful ones.

The announcements and updates might be overwhelming to keep up with. Start here.

Startups are at the heart of the UK economy, so know that you’ll never walk alone with the government supporting you through grants, and tax incentives.

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions will be implemented from 27 September to 21 November 2021. Find out what support SG companies can receive from this Stabilisation Phase.

From 22 July 2021, Singapore has reverted to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). Fortunately, the Singapore Government will be cushioning the impacts of the harsher COVID-19 restrictions with a $1.1 billion support package.

Singapore's Phase 2 and 3 periods of heightened alert have undoubtedly affected many businesses, especially Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). As such, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has announced additional support measures for these Singapore-registered companies on 5 Jul 2021.

As the pandemic gradually transitions to an endemic, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the 'final extension' of relief measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the COVID-19 situation to resume full loan repayments.

The Singapore Government has introduced measures to help businesses cushion the impact of the pandemic, including more salary support for affected firms to retain employees, one-off payments for rental relief and individuals for Phase 3 (Heightened Alert).