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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
Official resources
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
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