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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy provided direct rent support to businesses, non-profits, and charities affected by COVID-19. It covered eligible rent-related expenses for qualifying properties, with support based on revenue decline.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals.
- Taxable corporations and trusts.
- Non-profit organizations and registered charities.
- Some partnerships, Indigenous government-owned corporations, and certain registered organizations or schools.
Who is not eligible
- Public institutions are generally not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Commercial rent.
- Property taxes, including school and municipal taxes.
- Property insurance.
- Interest on commercial mortgages, subject to limits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST/HST portions of eligible costs.
- Expenses for residential property used by the taxpayer.
- Payments between non-arm’s-length entities.
- Mortgage interest for property mainly used to earn rental income from non-arm’s-length entities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The subsidy was available retroactively from September 27, 2020 to June 2021.
- Applications had to be submitted within 180 days after the end of the qualifying period.
- The subsidy was paid directly to eligible renters and property owners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy?
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy provided direct rent support to businesses, non-profits, and charities affected by COVID-19. It covered eligible rent-related expenses for qualifying properties, with support based on revenue decline.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy program, you must:
Must be an eligible entity.
Must show a revenue decline.
Must have eligible rent expenses in Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy available?
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy?
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy is funded by Government of Canada