By Cecilia Nasmith
Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announces Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grants of $10,000 to $20,000 to eligible small businesses struggling to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This grant supports small tourism and travel businesses that did not receive the Ontario Small Business Support Grants, such as mobile food services, outdoor adventure operations, recreational and vacation camps, recreational rental services, hotels, motels, resorts and bed-and-breakfasts. To qualify, a business must have fewer than 100 employees and demonstrate that they have experienced at least a 20% decline in revenue between 2019 and 2020.
These small-business owners can use the grant in whatever wan makes the most sense for their business. Applications will close on June 25.
“Small tourism and travel businesses are a crucial and valued part of any community,” Piccini said in the announcement.
“The Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant will support tourism businesses across the province recover and rebuild, and help them as they return to contributing to healthy and vibrant communities.
“This substantial grant will support their bottom line and help them keep Ontarians safe until we once again enjoy travel with friends and family.”
To apply (and for further eligibility details), visit Ontario.ca/COVIDsupport.
Business owners with questions about the Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant can call 1-855-216-3090 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding government and statutory holidays).
