Small Business Support Program Business Relief Funding

By Alexander Norfolk - January 14, 2022
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13 January 2022

Public Service Announcement

Small Business Support Program Business Relief Funding

The Small Business Support Program is offering additional funding for small businesses in Nunavut who continue to be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Non-repayable funding of up to $5,000 is available to subsidise eligible business expenses including insurance or licensing fees, office rentals, utilities or non-refundable business expenses for goods that are unusable due to the pandemic.

All types of small businesses are encouraged to apply including artists, craftspeople, retailers, tourism operators, and harvesters. Businesses or entrepreneurs with less than $500,000 in gross sales or fewer than ten employees are eligible for funding.

Applicants must submit a completed application package that includes:

  • Small Business Support Program Relief Form
  • Small Business Support Program Application Form
  • A short explanation of how the business has been affected by the pandemic.

For more information and assistance with applying, visit www.gov.nu.ca/sbsp and contact your local Community Economic Development Officer or Regional Economic Development Manager.

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Media contact:

Sierra LeBlanc
Manager, Communications
Department of Economic Development and Transportation
867-975-7818
[email protected]

Document(s):
PDF icon2022-01_psa_edt_small_business_support_program_business_relief_funding_-_eng.pdf
The original press release can be found on the Government of Nunavut website