Eligible for UK self-employment grant scheme?

Hi there,

I'm self-employed and have not been able to work since March because of the lockdown. I've been told by HMRC that I'm eligible for the government's self-employment scheme, which is basically what furloughed employees are receiving (3 months 80% average monthly earnings). BUT, since I'm still on a spouse visa and not yet ILR, am I actually allowed to apply for and receive this? My BRP says "no public funds," but would this be considered an exceptional circumstance? I'm guessing that if I were an employee receiving furlough payments from my employer, this wouldn't even be an issue,  but I'm nervous about applying to receive funds directly from the government.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Jaimie

It is NOT public funds and you are eligible to receive them.   

HALLELUJAH!! Thank you so much

There's a link available where you can confirm your eligibility and contact details for the program:

https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/self-employment-support/enter-unique-taxpayer-reference