Hackney Central businesses recovering from the coronavirus pandemic will be supported by £360,000 in funding.
The council announced the Hackney Central Impact and Ideas Fund on January 18.
Businesses can apply either for an "ideas grant" for projects worth up to £5,000. These include smaller-scale projects like one-off events, becoming more eco-friendly or improving a shop front.
Impact Grants will also be available for project of up to £50,000.
These grants cover bigger projects like creating a programme of events or launching training schemes.
The fund will support work the Hackney Central plan - a blueprint which outlines future development in the area.
Cllr Guy Nicholson, deputy mayor and portfolio holder for culture and inclusive economy, said: “We’re committed to supporting local businesses in recovering and rebuilding."
Applications are open from January 18 to February 13 with outcomes set for March.
Find out at hackney.gov.uk/additional-restrictions-grant
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