The Province announced additional support for Nova Scotia businesses impacted by the new provincewide public health restrictions.

The Sector Impact Support Program will provide a one-time grant of up to $7,500 to help small business owners in industries such as restaurants, bars, gyms, live performing arts facilities and recreation facilities.

Applications will open in early January. Eligible businesses can receive the following amounts based on November 2021 gross payroll costs:

• payroll costs between $1,000 and $15,000 - grant of $2,500
• payroll costs between $15,001 and $25,000 - grant of $5,000
• payroll costs between $25,001 or more - grant of $7,500