Help is on the best way for small companies impacted by the evacuation orders associated to latest wildfires.
Premier Tim Houston introduced the Small Enterprise Wildfire Aid Program at the moment, June 2.
“These wildfires are unprecedented, and the uncertainty they convey is being felt all through total communities, together with companies. This funding is one factor we will do to assist individuals experiencing monetary stress,” mentioned Premier Houston. “We will even work with the enterprise neighborhood to evaluate ongoing impacts as our wildfire response continues.”
This system will present a one-time grant of $2,500 to small companies positioned within the necessary evacuation zones associated to the latest fires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County.
Extra particulars concerning the grant and the way to apply shall be out there quickly.
Fast Info:
- to be eligible, companies should have stopped working as a result of they’re throughout the necessary evacuation zones associated to latest wildfires
- this system is predicted to value as much as $1.5 million
- on Monday, Might 29, the federal government additionally introduced $500 for every family required to evacuate due to the wildfires
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