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Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop an online presence
  • Renovate or expand facilities
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

  • Acquisition of personal protective equipment (PPE) for business operations adapting to COVID-19.
  • Renovation of business premises to comply with COVID-19 safety and reopening guidelines.
  • Enhancement or creation of a business website and development of e-commerce capabilities in response to pandemic-related challenges.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Retailers
  • Barbershops
  • Farms/Farmers
  • Small to medium-sized enterprises (all sectors)
  • For-profit and not-for-profit organizations (excluding charities and government organizations)

Who is not eligible

  • Government organizations and municipalities.
  • Charities.
  • Chambers of commerce and the chamber of commerce network.

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of personal protective equipment such as masks, face shields, gloves, sanitizer, disinfectant chemicals/wipes, chemical sprayers, no-touch thermometers, protective gear (scrubs, lab coats, etc.).
  • Cost of building or purchasing physical barriers (e.g., plexiglass, sneeze guards), signage or floor markers, sanitizing stations, and materials for curbside pickup or contactless payment structures.
  • Installation of touchless devices including doors, waste containers, and bathroom upgrades (taps, sinks, etc.).
  • Purchase or rental of equipment and furniture needed to ensure safe customer-facing operations, as well as electrical and plumbing work directly related to these renovations.
  • External third-party labour costs for eligible renovations (if no conflict of interest).
  • Website creation or design expenses and hiring external staff for copywriting or product photography for the website.
  • One-time setup fees and new monthly fees (from March to September 2020) for online e-commerce platforms.
  • Expenses for webinar software to support engagement with customers.
  • Purchase of hardware for touchless payment solutions.

Eligible geographic areas

  • All provinces and regions across Canada.

Additional information

  • Priority consideration is given to businesses owned by Indigenous People, women, visible minorities, LGBTQ2+, and persons with disabilities.
  • Recipients must participate in marketing and communications activities as requested by fund partners.
  • All grant applications and supporting documentation become the property of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and will not be returned.
  • Applicants' names and funding levels may be published and included in OCC reporting.

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?

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.

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: Small to medium-sized companies from all sectors and regions of Canada, with no more than 75 employees. Must have minimum annual sales in 2019 of $150,000 and not more than $3,000,000. Be incorporated or operating as a sole proprietor/partnership in Canada as of March 1, 2020.

What expenses are eligible under Canada United Small Business Relief Fund?

Acquisition of personal protective equipment (PPE) for business operations adapting to COVID-19. Renovation of business premises to comply with COVID-19 safety and reopening guidelines. Enhancement or creation of a business website and development of e-commerce capabilities in response to pandemic-related challenges.

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund?

You can contact Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).

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

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