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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support
Direct rent support for COVID-affected organizations
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides direct rent support to organizations affected by COVID-19 revenue declines and public health lockdowns. It covers eligible rent-related expenses, with a maximum base subsidy of 65% and an additional 25% lockdown support for qualifying locations.
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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 : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- 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.
- Partnerships, Indigenous government-owned corporations, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations, registered journalism organizations, and certain non-public colleges and schools.
Who is not eligible
- Public institutions.
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 or other sales tax 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 arm's-length entities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications must be submitted within 180 days after the end of the qualifying period.
- Support is calculated based on the applicable revenue decline and, for lockdown support, the number of affected days.
- The program applies separate rules for the base subsidy and the lockdown top-up.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support. 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 — Lockdown Support?
This program provides direct rent support to organizations affected by COVID-19 revenue declines and public health lockdowns. It covers eligible rent-related expenses, with a maximum base subsidy of 65% and an additional 25% lockdown support for qualifying locations.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support program?
To be eligible for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support program, you must:
Eligible entity with revenue decline.
Subject to a qualifying public health order.
Eligible rent costs in Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support available?
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support?
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support is funded by Government of Canada