EMERGENCY SUPPORT HUB 250-833-5928 [email protected]
As we enter into Phase 3 of BC’s restart plan, the Government of Canada continues to offer financial support to businesses. A few important programs that are designed to assist with business sustainability and relaunch include the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program, the Temporary Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Business Account, and the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (among others). For more information visit the Government of Canada Economic Response Plan website.
Organizations, including financial institutions, Community Futures Shuswap and corporate partners, are developing various payment deferral and loan programs. However, we recognize there may be gaps in these programs and will continue to monitor the need for additional support.
The Entrepreneurs in Residence at the Business Support Hub are available to assist you in accessing emergency funding programs best suited to your needs.
The Government of Canada has made funds available to Community Futures (CFs) to provide support and assistance to SMEs through the rural stream of the Regional Relief and Recovery Funds (RRRF).
Small business owners impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for loans up to $40,000 through the RRRF. This fund provides funding to support businesses that have not been approved for supports through the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) or the Emergency Loan Program delivered through Aboriginal Financial Institutions.
Maximum loan of $40,000;
0% interest until December 31, 2022;
No principal payments until December 31, 2022;
Principal repayments can be made voluntarily anytime without penalty;
25% up to a maximum of $10,000 in loan forgiveness is available, provided the outstanding balance is paid back before December 31, 2022.
Funds may be used only to pay non-deferrable operating expenses including, without limitation, payroll, rent, utilities, insurance, property tax, and regularly scheduled debt service. Funds from this loan may not be used to pay expenses already supported through the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy or the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance.
Shuswap Economic Development is striving to ensure Shuswap region businesses have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions and to access relevant support programs. Our team is here to answer your questions and provide assistance.