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Wellington County Business Recovery Grants are now available through the local Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC). These grants were developed as a response to feedback received from the Business Survey conducted at the end of 2020. Contact your local CFDC to apply for a grant.
Three grants are available from a pool of $150,000.
Grants Open on Thursday, May 6, 2021
Please Note: Funding has now been allocated - new applications are no longer being accepted.
Business Safety Supply and PPE Grant
Grant maximum of $1,000 to enhance safety measures
Eligible Expenses:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, gowns, plexiglass, etc.
- Hard surface disinfectants
- Hand sanitizers
- Methods to ensure physical distancing, such as floor stickers, signage etc.
Business Services Support Grant
Grant maximum of $1,000 for services that support COVID-19 recovery
Eligible Expenses:
- Website development
- Design services
- Access to design programmes subscription (ie. Canva, Adobe)
Physical Adaptation and Technology Grant
Grant maximum of $1,500 for projects related to physical adaptation and technology that will support the business in operating safely.
- Physical adaptation: patios, pickup windows, outdoor heaters, barrier, direction tools, other modifications needed to operate
- Physical technology tools: Touch-free or contactless solutions such as touchless payments, touchless technology for doors or sanitation,
- Online tools: e-commerce (new or upgraded), reservation systems, digital document software, mobile friendly websites, digital help desk
- Digital tools: software upgrades, digital plug-in and dashboards
Grant Application Details:
Businesses operating a physical location in Wellington County may apply for a one-time grant.
- Total maximum grant allowance per business is $2,000.
- Funding is for items and projects as of March 29, 2021 and onwards.
- Business has been in operation since January 1, 2021.
- Complete the Wellington County Business Recovery Grant Application.
- Provide a quote, estimate, or invoice for items or project.
- Provide a copy of your Master Business License or Incorporation documents.
- Applications accepted on a first come, first serve basis and until all funding is allocated.
- Grants will be paid with proof of invoice.
- Grants must be paid out within 60 days of approval.
How to Apply
Wellington County Business Recovery Grants will be administered by the local Community Futures Development Corporations: Waterloo Wellington Community Futures (WWCF) and the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). The WWCF and SEDC are community based non-profit economic development organizations.
Contact your CFDC directly to apply.
Wellington Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF)
www.wwcf.ca
T: 519.846.9839
Business in: Centre Wellington, Erin, Guelph Eramosa, Mapleton and Puslinch
Funding for the above municipalities has now been allocated - new applications are no longer being accepted.
Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)
www.sbdc.ca
T: 519.799.5750
Business in: Minto and Wellington North
Funding for the above municipalities has now been allocated - new applications are no longer being accepted.
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the CFDC organizations
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