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Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
ON, Canada
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
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The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund offers small businesses a maximum grant of $5,000 to support expenses for reopening safely or adopting digital technologies. Eligible activities include purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), renovating spaces according to reopening guidelines, and enhancing websites or developing e-commerce capabilities.
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This grant provides financial support to eligible small businesses through reimbursement of specific COVID-19 related expenses. It aims to cover costs associated with reopening safely and adopting new digital technologies.
- Maximum grant of up to $5,000 per successful application.
- Funds are reimbursed within 30 business days following receipt of banking information and the signed approval letter.
- Reimbursement grant: expenses must be incurred before application and supported by valid proof of purchase.
- Grant payments are limited to one payment per applicant.
- No grant will exceed the stipulated amount in the approval letter.
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The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund offers grants to small businesses to help them cope with the financial challenges posed by COVID-19. Eligible expenses include those aimed at enhancing safety measures, adhering to reopening guidelines, and improving online business presence.
- Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields, gloves, sanitizers, and no-touch thermometers.
- Renovations to comply with reopening guidelines, including constructing physical barriers, adding signage or floor markers, and creating sanitizing stations.
- Installation of touchless devices and equipment to ensure safe customer-facing operations.
- Enhancements to company websites or development of e-commerce capabilities to pivot business operations in response to COVID-19.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's business operations and compliance standards.
- One application per ownership or common ownership group is allowed. Subsequent submissions will be automatically rejected after the first one.
- Applicants do not need to be a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to qualify.
- Eligible applicants include small to medium-sized (SME) companies from all sectors and regions of Canada.
- Both For-Profit and Not-For-Profit organizations are eligible, but Government organizations, municipalities, charities, and the chamber of commerce network are not.
- Applicants must be incorporated or operating as a sole proprietor/partnership in Canada as of March 1, 2020.
- The applicant must have no more than 75 employees.
- The applicant's minimum annual sales in 2019 must be $150,000 and not exceed $3,000,000.
- The applicant must have $1,000,000 of commercial general liability insurance.
- Applicants must not be receiving other public funds for the specific activities in the funding application and must disclose any other government sources of funding received.
- The applicant must be in full compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, and regulations.
- The business must continue to operate after September 1, 2020.
- The application must include all necessary receipts and invoices, with proof of payment, to avoid automatic disqualification.
- The company's recent sales tax (GST/HST) filing must be submitted along with one of the following documents: proof of business registration, business license, articles of incorporation, or documentation for each corporate partner in a partnership.
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Eligible applicants include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from all sectors and regions in Canada, both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, with certain exclusions. Government organizations, municipalities, charities, and the chamber of commerce network are not eligible.
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This grant excludes certain types of organizations from receiving funds. The restrictions ensure that the funds are allocated to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises operating within the specified criteria.
- Government organizations and municipalities.
- Charities.
- The chamber of commerce network.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to adjusting operations due to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
- Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, face shields, gloves, sanitizer, disinfectant chemicals, no-touch thermometers, and protective gear.
- Renovation of spaces to adhere to re-opening guidelines, such as building or purchasing physical barriers, creating sanitizing stations, installing touchless devices, and associated electrical or plumbing work.
- Enhancement of website or development of e-commerce capability, including creating or designing a website, hiring external staff for copywriting, professional photography, one-time setup fees for e-commerce transactions, and touchless payment hardware.
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This grant is available to companies located throughout Canada, as specified by the program guidelines. Eligible businesses can apply from various regions across the country to aid local economic recovery.
- All provinces and territories in Canada.
- Includes small to medium-sized enterprises from Western Canada, Central Canada, Atlantic Canada, and Northern Canada.
- Excludes businesses from government organizations, municipalities, and chamber of commerce networks.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are determined by several factors to ensure effective distribution and utilization of the funds.
- Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis.
- Eligibility of the applicant.
- Eligibility of activities and expenditures for funding.
- Completeness and correctness of the application.
- Timing of the application reception.
- Diversity of priority sectors and regions of Canada benefiting from the program.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Access the Application
- Visit the official Ontario Chamber of Commerce website or the participating local or Provincial Chamber of Commerce’s site.
- Click on the link related to the province in which your business is located.
- Step 2: Review Eligibility and Conditions
- Read through the eligibility criteria carefully to ensure you qualify.
- Familiarize yourself with the conditions of participation.
- Step 3: Complete the Application Form
- Click on “APPLY NOW” to access the application form.
- Fill in all required fields in the application form accurately.
- Step 4: Submit the Application
- Review all entered information for accuracy and completeness.
- If the “Submit” button is not active, ensure all mandatory fields are completed.
- Once all fields are completed, click the “Submit” button to send your application.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Priority is given to applications from businesses owned by Indigenous People, women, visible minorities, LGBTQ2+, and persons with disabilities.
- Applicants' names and funding levels, if approved, may be published, and participation in promotional activities is required.
- The OCC has the right to publish aggregate data from applications for reports or studies without individual applicant consent.
- All applications become the property of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and will not be returned.
- Applicants must enter into an agreement and abide by terms and conditions if approved for funding.
- Funding decisions are based on both the timeliness and quality of applications submitted.
