£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications The fund will help smaller businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. From: 15 March 2021 Smaller businesses can today (15 March 2021) apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund enables traders to access practical support, including training for new customs, rules of origin and VAT processes. HMRC), said: We recognise that changes to customs rules have been challenging for small and micro businesses, and this is why we are encouraging business owners to apply for support through the