The provincial government has expanded eligibility requirements for the Manitoba Bridge Grant Program to offer support to more small businesses.
The changes to the program moves the application deadline to January 31, 2021 and also adds a number of business types previously left out of the program. Eligibility now includes hotels, resorts, lodges and outfitters, travel agencies, janitorial services companies and owner/operators of licensed passenger transportation businesses that have seen demand for their services impacted by the public health orders.
“Small businesses, charities and not-for-profit organizations continue to do their part to protect the health and safety of Manitobans and follow the restrictions under the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System,” said Premier Brian Pallister. “As expanded public health restrictions are necessary to protect Manitobans and reduce COVID-19 cases, we are extending the Manitoba Bridge Grant to help more businesses make it through this critical time and eases some of their financial pressures.”
So far the program has doled out about $104 million to 10,740 applicants since mid November.
More information on the Manitoba Bridge Grant Program is available through the link below.
LINK. | Manitoba Bridge Grant Program
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