Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business

This grant provides financial assistance modalities that cover the repair and replacement of uninsurable essential property losses.

• Financial assistance of up to $200,000 for repair and replacement costs.

Eligibility for this grant requires meeting several specific criteria related to the organization and the nature of the damage incurred.

• The non-profit must have experienced damage during the wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality, Shelburne County, and Yarmouth County between 27 May and 11 June 2023.
• The organization must not have insurance to cover the entire loss.
• The organization must own the affected property.
• The organization must operate as a non-profit.
• The organization must operate a facility in the community's interest with unrestricted public access.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

There are no specified companies or industries explicitly excluded from this grant. The eligibility is outlined for non-profits, but restrictions regarding specific types of companies or industries are not mentioned.

Eligible expenses

The Disaster Financial Assistance Program aids non-profits in addressing property loss due to the spring 2023 wildfires. The focus is on non-insurable essential property recovery and damage repair.

• Repair of uninsurable essential property damaged by the wildfires.
• Replacement of uninsurable essential property lost due to the wildfires.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to organizations and businesses affected by the spring 2023 wildfires in select areas. Eligible locations are specified based on the geographical impact of these wildfires.

• Halifax Regional Municipality
• Shelburne County
• Yarmouth County

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The key factors considered in the evaluation process include:

• Evidence of damage during the specified wildfires in designated regions
• Lack of insurance coverage for the entire loss
• Status as a non-profit organization with public access facility
• Ownership of the property by the organization

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Applications for financial assistance must be submitted by 31 January 2024.
• The program assists in covering up to $200,000 for eligible repair and replacement costs.
• Insurance coverage information, including details of the insurance company, policy number, and agent, must be provided.
• Photographic evidence of the damage and any previous condition images should be included in the application.
• An itemized description of the damage or loss and replacement costs must be prepared.
• A copy of the articles of incorporation and the organization's latest annual financial statements is required.
• If applicable, a rental agreement for the property should be included.
• An authorized representative from both the organization and the insurance company must be available to sign relevant forms.
• 211 Nova Scotia can provide support with the application process, including identifying necessary documents.