Newly Self-employed Hardship Fund

21st February 2021

This grant scheme is designed to help alleviate financial hardship for newly self-employed people who meet the eligibility criteria set out below.

The funding is being provided by the Scottish Government.

The scheme offers a one-off £4,000 payment for those whose status as being newly self-employed makes them ineligible for the UK Government's Coronavirus (Covid-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on 16 March 2021.

If you think you are eligible and intend to apply, please gather all of the information and supporting evidence outlined in the "Important information" section before starting your application.

Full information HERE