The government has announced an extension of the current CERS rate until September 25, 2021. 

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) provides a direct and easy-to-access rent and mortgage subsidy of up to 65% of eligible expenses to qualifying businesses, charities and non-profits. This support is available directly to tenants. 

Learn more here: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)

The HASCAP is available until September 25, 2021. 

The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) provides businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19, access guaranteed, low-interest loans of $25,000 to $1 million to cover operational cash flow needs.

Learn more here: Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP)

The Manitoba Bridge Grant is accepting application till July 16, 2021.

The Manitoba Bridge Grant – Stream A provides a one-time $5,000 grant to eligible Manitoba small- and medium-sized store-front businesses and organizations. The grant provides financial assistance to eligible Manitoba businesses and organizations that are required to fully close their premises to the public as a result of Manitoba COVID-19 public health orders. The Manitoba Bridge Grant – Stream B provides a one-time maximum of up-to $5,000 to eligible Manitoba full time home-based businesses.

Learn more here:  Manitoba Bridge Grant

The Manitoba Youth Jobs Program application deadline is August 31, 2021.

The program provides wage subsidies to permanent Manitoba-based non-profit organizations and private sector employers that hire eligible employees aged 29 and younger. Employers receive a 50% wage subsidy on all eligible wages earned by eligible employees up to a maximum funding of $25,000 per employer. The wage subsidy covers full pay periods that fall between May 1 and September 5, 2021. Employers are not limited in the number of eligible employees they can claim.

Learn more here:  Manitoba Youth Jobs Program