Almost £16 million of coronavirus support funding has been paid out to businesses across Aberdeenshire
The council has been processing around 300 grant applications per day to make sure local businesses in the region receive the vital funding.
Already, 1,344 businesses have benefitted.
The funding is provided by the Scottish Government and administered by local councils, with eligible ratepayers able to apply for a one-off grant payment.
Councillor Jim Gifford, the leader of Aberdeenshire Council, said: “Our businesses are the backbone of our local economy and we are acutely aware of the pressures Covid-19 has placed on them.
“Teams across multiple council services, as well as local and national partners, have been working cohesively to ensure we can get the business support fund grants paid out as quickly as possible, and I am pleased to see the significant funds paid out to date.
“I would like to emphasise the importance of accurately completing the application to ensure that it can be successfully processed in a timely manner.
“Please make use of the assistance on offer through ourselves and Business Gateway to complete the form if required.
“I’d also encourage businesses to visit the Covid-19 section of the Aberdeenshire Council website to access accurate information about all available support.
“Please be assured that we are here to support your business as far as possible.”
The deadline for applications to the business support fund is March 31, 2021.
To find out more, visit www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/business-covid-19.
