Following the December 7th introduction of the Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate, the Government of Saskatchewan has announced that applications for the program are now open and will be accepted through to March 31st.

The rebate program will reimburse small businesses the incremental investments they have made to adapt their business models as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. That could include changing the use of square footage, installing physical infrastructure to comply with COVID guidelines, and upgrading technology to enhance an e-commerce platform for their business.

The rebate is available to businesses that employ fewer than 100 people, that plan to continue operating, and have experienced at least a 30 per cent revenue decline compared to 2019.

Eligible applicants will receive a reimbursement of 50 per cent of eligible expenditures up to a maximum of $5,000 for a $10,000 expenditure. Business adaptation expenditures must have been spent between April 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021, and total a minimum of $300 to qualify.

For more information and to apply, contact SRAR@gov.sk.ca, 1-844-800-8688, or go here.