How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 5000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund?

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund is funded by Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)

What are Canada United Small Business Relief Fund's eligibility criterias?

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.

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Last Update: June 5, 2025

ON, Canada

Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $5,000

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)

Status

Closed

Overview of the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Relief grant of up to $5,000 per application.
Only reimburses costs incurred after March 15, 2020, directly related to COVID-19 adjustments.
Approved applicants receive a single payment not exceeding the approved amount, issued within 30 to 45 business days upon completion of required documents.
Requested reimbursement must exclude any taxes incurred during purchases.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund program

The applicant must be a small to medium-sized business (SME) operating in Canada, either incorporated, or as a sole proprietorship or partnership, as of March 1, 2020.
The applicant must have no more than 75 employees.
The applicant must have had minimum annual sales in 2019 of $150,000 and not more than $3,000,000.
The applicant must have $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance (self-reported).
The applicant must not be receiving other contributions from public funds for the same activities included in the funding application.

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund program

Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis.
Grant funds are limited; once funds are exhausted, no further applications will be processed.
Eligibility of activities and expenditures for funding.
Completeness of the application and submission of all required supporting documents.
Broad distribution of funds across priority sectors and regions of Canada.

How to apply to the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund program

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.

Review Eligibility and Conditions

Read through the eligibility criteria carefully to ensure you qualify.
Familiarize yourself with the conditions of participation.

Complete the Application Form

Click on “APPLY NOW” to access the application form.
Fill in all required fields in the application form accurately.

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.

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.