Business Ventilation Fund opens for applications
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A £25 million fund to improve ventilation in business premises and reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission will open for applications next week.
Small and medium-sized businesses such as restaurants, bars and gyms will be able to claim back costs of up to £2500 to undertake work such as the installation of carbon dioxide monitors and remedial improvement work to windows and vents.
Businesses will be able to fill in a self-assessment form to receive advice on improving their current ventilation systems and identify if they are eligible for financial support from their local authority.
Effective ventilation is a key public health measure to reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading and is of increasing importance during autumn and winter as people spend more time indoors.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “In September we announced the establishment of a £25 million fund to help businesses improve ventilation.
"This fund opens for applications next week.
"More information on eligibility has now been published on the Find Business Support website at https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/service/funding/business-ventilation-fund
“All of these basic mitigation measures are really important at this stage but some of them are also valuable long-term investments.
"For example, better ventilation won’t just reduce the spread of Covid – it will also help reduce the spread of other airborne viruses, now and in the future.”
Further information can also be found at https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-business-ventilation-fund/
