Applications for Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Now Open
February 10, 2022
NewslettersBusiness OpeningsGovernment Programs MunicipalProvincialRegionalFederalSeminars/Webinars

Applications for Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Now Open

Small businesses that are subject to closure under the modified Step Two of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen plan are now able to apply for the Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant.

Eligible businesses are able to apply for the program as of today, February 9, 2022, until March 11, 2022, to receive a grant of $10,000.

As previously announced, to receive the grant, a small business must:

  • be required to close due to public health orders that took effect 12:01 a.m. on January 5, 2022
  • have fewer than 100 employees as of December 31, 2021
  • be an active business as of January 14, 2022

    • Eligible Small Businesses include:

  • restaurants and bars
  • facilities for indoor sports and recreational fitness activities (including fitness centres and gyms)
  • racing venues, casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments
  • museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens and similar attractions
  • performing arts venues and cinemas, museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens and similar attractions
  • meeting or event spaces
  • tour and guide services
  • conference centres and convention centres
  • driving instruction for individuals
  • before- and after- school programs

    • ________________________________________

    Ontario Small Business Relief Grant user application guide

    https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001399/ontario-providing-supports-for-small-businesses-workers-and-families 

    back to articles Back to articles