Ontario just announced new Support for locked down businesses

For businesses that were subjected to the closures under the recent restrictions the Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant is a $10,000 grant that would be provided to eligible businesses, such as:

Restaurants and bars
Facilities for indoor sports and recreational fitness activities (including fitness centres and gyms);
Performing arts 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 individual
Before- and after- school programs

Businesses that had applied and qualified for the previous Ontario Small Business Support Grant will be 're-screened' for eligibility for this new program. Everyone else will have to apply when the portal for application opens (coming soon).

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

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