Emergency Financial Assistance Scheme now open for applications
This is a one off scheme to deal with the unique circumstances caused by heavy rainfall during the period 7 November 2015 - 31 January 2016
The scheme opened for applications 4 April 2016 and will remain open until 30 April 2016 for non-farmland applications and 16 May 2016 for farmland applications.Northern Ireland Flooding
It provides flood assistance of £1,000 to non domestic properties and small businesses, including farm businesses. It will also include recreational and community buildings and places of worship.
Further details of the scheme are available here:
DARD: Scheme of Emergency Financial Assistance for Small Businesses and Non Domestic Properties
DOE: Scheme of Emergency Financial Assistance for Small Businesses and Non Domestic Properties
Details, forms and guidance are also available from each of the local councils, or if you would like to speak to one of our team please contact us.
The scheme is being administered by the DOE and operated by the council areas affected. It is jointly funded by DARD and DOE. DARD will also provide a technical assessment of eligibility in relation to farm businesses if required.
Whilst every effort has been made by CavanaghKelly to ensure the accuracy of the information here, it cannot be guaranteed and neither CavanaghKelly nor any related entity shall have liability to any person who relies on the information herein. Information given here is for guidance only. Detailed professional advice should be taken before acting on any information contained herein. If having read the guidance here, you would like to discuss further; a member of our team would be pleased to help you.