New COVID-19 business resilience fund launched

As a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemicOxLEP Business have launched a new programme designed to support Oxfordshire businesses to survive short-term and thrive longer-term.

The COVID-19 Business Resilience Fund sees OxLEP Business repurpose funding and – through a competitive process – eligible businesses can received unmatched grants from between £1000 to £10000.

There is £250000 available for revenue grants and £500000 available for capital grants.

The grant application process is competitive and applicants will need to outline how the grant would assist with activitiesaligned with three programme key aims:

• Build business resilience
• Strengthen growth
• Protect jobs

The application window closes at 5pm on Friday 5 June.

Find out more on the COVID-19 Business Resilience Fund

This new fund sits alongside OxLEP Business’ COVID-19 business support programmewhich provides critical one-to-one; one-to-many and peer-to-peer support. 

Support includes guidance on:

• Business resilience
• Cash flow
• Cost reductions
• Business diversification

Find out more on further available support