The Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant portal is now open. The grant will provide $10,000 to eligible businesses were subject to closure.
The application portal will be open until 11:59 p.m. on March 11 for applications from:
- Newly established businesses
- Businesses that may not have previously applied to the Ontario Small Business Support Grant in 2021
- Businesses that were previously deemed ineligible but are now eligible.
In order to be eligible, applicants will need to confirm that they:
- Had fewer than 100 employees as of December 31, 2021
- Were an active business as of January 14, 2022
- Were required to close indoor operations on January 5, 2022.
Eligible small businesses for the OSBRG include:
- Restaurants and bars
- Facilities for indoor sports and recreational fitness activities (including fitness centres and gyms)
- Racing venues, casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments
- Performing arts venues and cinemas
- Museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens and similar attractions
- Meeting or event spaces
- Tour and guide services
- Conference centres and convention centres
- Driving instruction for individuals
- Before- and after-school programs.
To apply for the OSBRG please visit: http://app.grants.gov.on.ca/osbrg/#/
Small businesses that qualified for the Ontario Small Business Support Grant in 2021 and were required to close again on January 5, 2022 do not need to apply again for the Small Business Relief Grant, as they have been pre-screened. Business may be asked to confirm their eligibility. The OSBRG User Application Guide provides additional information about applying for the grant.
For more information on available business supports, please visit: Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs | Ontario.ca
If you require assistance the call centres are open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding government and statutory holidays. The call centres are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Toll-free: 1-855-216-3090
TTY: 416-325-3408
Toll-free TTY: 1-800-268-7095
For further details about the Ontario Small Business Relief Grant please visit:
