The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to inform businesses in Conception Bay North that applications are now open for the Evacuation Business Stipend to support eligible businesses.
As announced on Wednesday, August 27, the stipend provides a one-time contribution of financial support to eligible small and medium-sized businesses in the Conception Bay North area that were impacted by the Evacuation Order. This includes the communities of:
- Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove
- Kingston
- Western Bay
- Perry’s Cove
- Ochre Pit Cove
- Salmon Cove
- Burnt Point-Gull Island-Northern Bay
Financial support under the program will be structured based on the business’ number of employees:
- $1,500 for businesses with up to nine employees.
- $2,500 for businesses with 10 to 99 employees.
Businesses are eligible if they are physically located within the Conception Bay North Evacuation Order area and:
- Have fewer than 100 employees (as of August 4, 2025)
- Can demonstrate they operate a physical commercial location within the Conception Bay North Evacuation Order area
Businesses will be required to provide:
- Business number registered with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Sole proprietors that do not have a CRA number will be required to provide the most recent Statement of Business Activities (T2125) or other verifiable business documentation acceptable to the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Successful applicants must be in good standing with:
- Companies and Deeds Online (CADO), if applicable
- WorkplaceNL, if applicable (application will request Firm Number)
- Office of the High Sheriff
Please note that not-for-profit organizations are not eligible under this program.
Eligible applicants will be notified by email if they are approved to receive this support and assistance will be provided as soon as possible. The application period for this emergency assistance will close on December 5, 2025. Businesses with questions or requiring assistance in applying for the business stipend should email EvacuationBusinessStipend@gov.nl.ca.
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