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Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 to help small businesses recover from COVID-19. It supports PPE, safe reopening renovations, and website or e-commerce upgrades.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- From $ 150,000 to $ 3,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- 75 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reopening a business safely after COVID-19
- Renovating customer-facing space for distancing and contactless service
- Building or upgrading a website and e-commerce capability
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Recent GST/HST filing
- Proof of business registration, licence, or incorporation documents
- Receipts or invoices with proof of payment for eligible expenses
- Details of other public funding used for the same expenses, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized businesses from all sectors
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Sole proprietorships and partnerships
- Individual franchise owners
Who is not eligible
- Government organizations
- Municipalities
- Charities
- The chamber of commerce network
- Additional applications from the same ownership or common ownership group
Eligible expenses
- PPE such as masks, gloves, sanitizer, face shields, and thermometers
- Safe reopening renovations, including barriers, signage, sanitizing stations, and touchless devices
- Website creation or upgrades, product copywriting, and professional product photos
- One-time e-commerce setup fees and incremental monthly platform fees
- Webinar software and touchless payment hardware
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Taxes
- Consulting fees, business plans, and feasibility studies
- Inventory, employee wages, and existing operating costs
- Office furniture, computers, printers, cables, and similar equipment
- Marketing, resale items, pre-COVID subscriptions, general cleaning, capital expenses, and leasehold improvements
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis
- Incomplete applications are not processed
- Applicants are notified by email after review, usually within about 45 business days
- All decisions are final
- If approved, applicants must provide banking information and sign the approval letter before payment is issued
Additional information
- The program is currently closed and no longer accepting applications.
- One application is allowed per ownership or common ownership group.
- Applicants may be asked to agree that their name and funding level can be published.
- Approved recipients must accept the program Terms and Conditions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund. 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 United Small Business Relief Fund?
This program offers reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 to help small businesses recover from COVID-19. It supports PPE, safe reopening renovations, and website or e-commerce upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund program?
To be eligible for the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund program, you must:
SME operating in Canada
75 employees or fewer
2019 sales from $150,000 to $3,000,000
What expenses are eligible under Canada United Small Business Relief Fund?
Reopening a business safely after COVID-19
Renovating customer-facing space for distancing and contactless service
Building or upgrading a website and e-commerce capability
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund?
You can contact Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) by email at cusbrf@occ.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund available?
The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund is a Grant and Funding