Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council has invited the businesses and other non-domestic properties to apply for a Flooding Hardship Scheme.

The scheme which is part of a package of funding from the Department for Economy (DfE) will provide support to businesses and some other non-domestic premises that were impacted by the flooding in October/November 2023 but were not eligible for the previous £7,500 payment or the Enhanced Flood Support Scheme.

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During the process, applicants will have two options to choose from based on the amount of eligible costs already incurred or expected to be incurred.

Option 1 will provide a £5,000 hardship payment to eligible SME businesses and other non-domestic occupants of premises that were flooded and suffered financial hardship but were not eligible for the £7,500 scheme or the Enhanced Flood Support Scheme.

Option 2 will provide a £2,500 hardship payment to eligible SME businesses and other non-domestic occupants of premises that were not flooded but were unable to access their premises as a direct result of the flooding, and hence unable to trade.

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.

Applications for the scheme closes on 29 March 2024 at 12.00pm.