The Town of Fairview has grants available to help businesses keep the lights on during public health restrictions.
At Tuesday’s council meeting, an update was given on a program the town set up to help businesses that were forced to close their doors to public health measures related to COVID-19.
Fairview Chief Administrative Officer, Darryl Greenhill tells the Trending 55 Newsroom that so far around $40,000 of the $75,000 that was earmarked for businesses has been distributed.
It was discussed at a recent economic development committee meeting.
Greenhill mentioned it was a fund meant to help businesses with operational costs, such as electricity and heating.
Approximately 20 businesses have applied for, and accessed the grant, which is up to $5,000 for an application.
However, the province has since eased some of the public health restrictions, which allows some businesses to resume operations at a limited capacity.
Grants and financial supports have been available through both the federal and provincial governments.
– Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom
