Two NEW Business Grant Programs

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Business Grants

COVID-19 related

Ontario Small Business Support Grant

The Ontario Small Business Support Grant program is intended to support a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail and personal care services.

Eligible business will be able to request a minimum of $10,000 in funding to a maximum of $20,000 to help cover decreased revenue experienced as a result of the Provincewide Shutdown.

Eligible small businesses include those that:

Were required to close or significantly restrict services due to the Provincewide Shutdown imposed across the province on December 26;
Have fewer than 100 employees at the enterprise level;
Have experienced a minimum of 20 per cent revenue decline in April 2020 compared to April 2019;
New businesses established since April 2019 will also be eligible if they meet the other eligibility criteria.

Money from this grant can be used as businesses need, for employee wages, rent or product inventory.

To apply businesses will need:

Legal Business name
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Business Number
Business type
Revenue figures
Number of employees
Business’ bank account information

Review the grant guidelines and submit your application before March 31, 2021.

Tourism Recovery Innovation Program (TRIP)

The Tourism Recovery Innovation Program is geared specifically for tourism-dependent small to medium businesses. Funding of 80% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $20,000 is available. This program provides relief of the offset costs related to one-time modifications and/or re-opening costs, implementation of health and safety protocols, and digitization measures.

To complete the application you will need:

Your Business Number, HST number, and Incorporation date (if applicable)
A copy of your 2019 Financials
A copy of your commercial general liability insurance indicating coverage of at least $2,000,000
Copies of all receipts, invoices and/or quotes you are looking to submit for reimbursement
A brief 500-word summary drafted of how the requested funds are to be used, including details of how the project helped to protect jobs and the visitor experience.

Who can apply?

If your tourism business operates in the boundaries of the Ontario Highlands Tourism then you are eligible to apply. Renfrew County is within the OTHO RTO11 boundaries;
If your business was in operation prior to January 1, 2020 and intends to be in operation past December 31. 2021;
Businesses who rely on visitor revenues to sustain their business can apply for this funding. A visitor is considered anyone who travels greater than 40 km to transact at your establishment. Below is a list, not exhaustive, of the types of businesses for which this funding is intended:

Accommodations: Commercial Bed & Breakfasts, Inns, Resorts, Lodges, Hotels, Motels;
Transportation: Motorcoach, Rental Cars, Charter Boats;
Attractions: Museums, Cultural Centres, Art Galleries, Theme Parks, Outdoor Adventure opportunities;
Tour Operators: Outdoor or Culinary Adventure, Cruise and Fishing Tour Operators, Local Sightseeing Tour Companies;
Corporate Event Spaces: Halls, Convention Centres, etc.;
Food and Drink Operators: Restaurants, Breweries, Wineries, Cideries, Cafés; and,
Independent Retailers

Review the program guidelines for more specific details.

Submit your application before January 31, 2021 for priority status. Applications received after this date will be considered until funding is depleted.

Town of Petawawa

Petawawa Business Advisory Network

1111 Victoria St. Petawawa, Ontario

Phone 1-613-687-5536