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The province’s Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant is being increased, both in funding and eligibility, to help almost 20,000 businesses.
B.C. ‘Circuit Breaker’ relief grants expand to help more businesses
Published 4:28 PDT, Mon April 26, 2021
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The B.C. government is adding more than $75 million to the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant, bringing the amount available for hard-hit B.C. businesses to more than $125 million.
The grant remains open to the 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness facilities impacted by the March 31 provincial health officer's orders. The orders remain in place until May 25.
The grant is now also open to the more than 5,300 hotels, motels and other short-term accommodations impacted by the April 23 emergency order to restrict travel between B.C.'s regional zones.
With this funding in place, almost 20,000 businesses can apply for relief through the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant.
"For many B.C. businesses, the next few weeks will be some of the toughest since the pandemic began," said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. "These additional funds will help businesses cover costs like rent and employee wages to help them through this difficult stretch. We hope for better days ahead for B.C. businesses and to be able to have the kind of summer we all want."
With the increased funding, the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant will provide a total investment of $100 million to continue to support the restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness facilities impacted by the extended provincial health officer's orders. Almost $25 million is available to the hotels, motels and other B.C. owned short-term accommodation providers affected by the recent travel restrictions.
"Businesses have been through a lot over the past year, and we want them to know that while they are doing their part to help keep everyone safe, we'll continue to be there for them with financial support to carry them through," said Finance Minister Selina Robinson. "With another $75 million in relief grants available and an expanded eligibility criteria to include accommodation providers, this latest round of funding will support businesses through this difficult period."
Businesses that previously applied for, or received the grant that opened on April 12 do not need to apply again. They will automatically receive the additional funding.
Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until June 4 or when the funds are disbursed.
For more information on the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant, including the application process and eligibility, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/business-relief
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