The provincial government is expanding the $5,000 Manitoba Bridge Grant Program to protect more small businesses.
The initial intake of the grant included businesses with physical storefronts such as restaurants, bars, recreation and sport facilities, museums, theatres and organizations such as charities, not-for-profits and faith-based organizations.
This second intake will now include small businesses that include but aren’t limited to, event planners, photographers, artists and tradespeople who do not operate a retail location.
Eligible full-time businesses that were impacted by Manitoba COVID-19 public health orders in effect as of Nov. 12, 2020 or any revisions to those orders will receive a grant in the amount equal to 10 per cent of their most recent calendar year revenues, to a maximum contribution of $5,000.
The province allocated 100 million dollars for the first intake and this second intake includes another 100 million dollars.
The deadline to apply is December 31st and applications for the second stream open up tomorrow.
