Deadline: 28-Feb-21
The City of Winnipeg has launched the Winnipeg COVID-19 Economic Support Grant Program in order to assist Winnipeg small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that have been forced to prohibit access to their premises due to COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Funding Information
- Small businesses and not-for-profit organizations can now apply online for a non-repayable grant of $1,500.
- The City will be distributing a total of $3 million to eligible local businesses and organizations with funding provided by the federal Safe Restart Agreement.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants are subject to the following eligibility requirements:
- Eligible organizations Include Winnipeg small businesses and not-for-profits that were forced to prohibit access to their premises as a result of the public health orders effective November 12, 2020 or thereafter.
- Applicants must have fewer than 100 employees.
- Organizations must have been engaged in business and its physical premises open for public access immediately prior to the implementation of public health orders on November 12, 2020.
- Organizations must consent to having their organization disclosed in a public report as a grant recipient and the specific business expenses covered by the funding.
Determining Eligibility
- Determination of who is eligible for a grant is at the discretion of the City of Winnipeg, based on a determination of the organization satisfying the program parameters and providing sufficient evidence for the City to verify. If sufficient evidence is not provided a grant will not be issued.
- If sufficient evidence has not been provided in the initial application, applicants will be contacted at the email address included in the application form. 10 calendar days will be allowed for the applicant to provide information requested. If no response has been received within the 10 calendar days, the application will be determined ineligible for a grant under this program.
For more information, visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/emergWeb/covid-19/economic-support-grant.stm