Province announces phase 2 of wildfire recovery relief
KAMLOOPS — More help is on the way for small business owners hurt by last summer’s devastating wildfires.
Today the provincial government announced Phase 2 of the Support to Small Business, Not-for-Profit Organizations and First Nations Cultural Livelihood Program.
Phase 2 of the program will contribute up to a maximum of $18,500 for eligible businesses. Not-for-profit organizations can also apply for additional assistance of up to $8,500. The amounts awarded will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Phase 1 of the program was announced in September and provided $1,500 to each eligible applicant. The province received more than 2,900 applications.