This program is tailored for businesses like yours in essential service sectors. It provides free access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies to meet urgent, short-term needs. This means you can protect your frontline workers without incurring additional costs, allowing you to focus on maintaining your essential services.

Why Apply?

• No-cost PPE and critical supplies: Save on expenses by accessing necessary equipment for free.
• Reorder based on availability: Ensure continuous protection for your workforce with the ability to reorder supplies.
• Support for essential services: Enhance your ability to provide critical infrastructure services that are vital to Canada's health, safety, security, and economic well-being.

Benefits to Your Business

• Financial relief: Reduce operational costs by eliminating the need to purchase PPE.
• Enhanced safety: Protect your employees and maintain a safe working environment.
• Easy qualification: If your business is in an essential service sector, you likely qualify, making the application process straightforward.

By being approved for this program, you ensure your business remains resilient and your employees stay safe, all while reducing your financial burden.

Type of Financing:

• Grant: The program offers grants for eligible businesses to access personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies at no cost.

Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:

• There is no repayment required for the grants provided under this program, as the PPE and critical supplies are offered at no cost.

Eligible Expenses:

• Businesses can use the grant funds to procure PPE and critical supplies to address urgent, short-term needs and protect frontline workers.

Ineligible Expenses:

• The funds cannot be used for any purposes other than acquiring PPE and critical supplies to safeguard frontline workers.

Fees:

• There are no fees associated with accessing the grant funds provided by the program.

This program provides your business with free access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies. It is designed to help you address urgent, short-term needs and protect your frontline workers.

You can receive PPE at no cost, which means you don’t have to worry about the financial burden of purchasing these essential items. This support is available to businesses in essential service sectors, organizations serving Indigenous communities, and social service sectors.

There is no payback period because the supplies are provided for free. However, you cannot sell or transfer these items for profit. This program ensures you have the necessary equipment to keep your operations running smoothly and safely during critical times.

To apply for the program, follow these steps:

1. Gather Required Documentation: Prepare the necessary documents to support your application. You will need:

• Proof of business registration
• Financial statements
• A detailed description of your business operations
• A list of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies needed
• Any other documents that demonstrate your business's eligibility and need for the program

2. Access the Application Form: Visit the official Government of Canada website and navigate to the application form for the program. Ensure you select the correct stream that applies to your business (Essential service sectors, Organizations serving Indigenous communities, or Social service sectors).

3. Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form with accurate and detailed information about your business. Make sure all sections are completed and double-check for any errors.

4. Submit the Application: Submit the completed application form along with the required documentation through the specified submission method on the Government of Canada website.

5. Await Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. The program administrators will review your application and may contact you for additional information or clarification.

6. Receive Approval and Supplies: Once your application is approved, you will be notified, and the requested PPE and critical supplies will be provided to your business at no cost. You can reorder supplies based on availability and your ongoing needs.