Public Advisory: Update on COVID-19 Assistance Programs

  • Industry, Energy and Technology
  • Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

February 25, 2021

The Departments of Industry, Energy and Technology and Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation are providing an update on the Small Business Assistance Program, the Tourism and Hospitality Support Program and the Artist Support Program. The departments will continue to accept applications from eligible applicants requiring support that have not yet availed of the programs.

The new deadline for accepting applications is March 11, 2021. Approved applicants to date have received funding to assist with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic including revenue losses and increased costs associated with adapting businesses and enhancing health and safety protocols.

The number of applications approved so far include:

  • More than 3,130 applications under the Small Business Assistance Program;
  • More than 1,150 applications under the Tourism and Hospitality Support Program; and
  • 362 applications under the Artist Support Program.

The programs are available on a first come, first served basis. Further program details, eligibility requirements and information on the application process can be found at the following links:

Small Business Assistance Program

Tourism and Hospitality Support Program

Artist Support Program

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Media contacts
Lisa Lawlor
Industry, Energy and Technology
709-729-5777, 631-8155
Lisalawlor@gov.nl.ca

Kathryn Summers
Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
709-729-4819, 699-6147
kathrynsummers@gov.nl.ca

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