The Manitoba government is introducing a new program that will provide up to $ 22 million to help businesses affected by the latest round of public health orders.
Economic Development and Employment Minister Jon Reyes and Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced the Sector Support Program on Wednesday, saying it will help some 1,800 businesses.
The initiative will provide various levels of funding based on the number of employees on the last payroll before the health orders go into effect Tuesday.
“This program will help give Manitoba businesses the flexibility to deploy resources where they need them most to sustain their businesses in the coming weeks,” Reyes said.
According to the province, an online assessment tool to help business owners determine their level of eligibility for the program will be available at the end of the vacation period and will remain available until January 31, 2022.
Business owners may apply for grants based on their number of employees.
Businesses with one to nine employees can request $ 3,000; those with 10 to 19 employees can request $ 6,000; businesses with 24 to 49 employees can request $ 9,000; and companies with more than 50 employees can apply for $ 12,000.
Eligible businesses are those that must operate at reduced capacity under the new health orders and include restaurants, bars, recreation and fitness facilities, cinemas, performance venues, and museums.
“As a previous small business owner, I understand the challenges that businesses face and that is why our government is eager and committed to helping Manitoba businesses stay open, keeping Manitobans employed, and all of us can. spend the holidays with friends and family in a safe place. “Reyes said.
Reference-winnipeg.ctvnews.ca