Wheatley businesses and non-profits affected by the August 26 explosion can apply for provincial funding to help alleviate financial losses.
After a visit to Wheatley in September, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province would provide $2 million in funding.
Chatham-Kent Director of Economic Development Stuart McFadden said the funding application provides aid in two phases.
The application will be posted on the Chatham-Kent website on Tuesday.
"The first phase is for immediate emergency financial relief and the second is for re-establishment of businesses and relocation if needed," he said. "We are urging all businesses affected by the explosion to apply."
Applicants are being asked to complete the application and return it by email. For those needing help, economic development services staff will be available on-site at the Wheatley Resource Centre/Food Bank location at 108 Talbot Road East on the following dates:
• Thursday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (if required)
Applications will be accepted until November 15 and will be reviewed immediately. Municipal staff will notify successful applicants of the amount of funding they will receive.
