Last week the government announced that they are providing $12 million to the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund.
Canada United is an initiative of RBC, partnering with the national Chamber of Commerce network, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to small businesses, which can be used for any of the following eligible expenses:
- Purchased personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields, and latex gloves.
- Renovated physical space to adhere to local, provincial or federal reopening guidelines.
- Developed or improved e-commerce capabilities for the business.
Applications can be made through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) here.
The most recent application window commences this Monday, October 26, 2020. Applications are accepted from across Canada. It’s not clear how long applications will remain open.
Applicants must have been in business on March 1, 2020, have no more than 75 employees, have annual sales of $150,000 to $3 million. Costs back to March 15, 2020 can be eligible. A detailed 8-page guide is available at the OCC website here.