A fund has been set up to help out small businesses and charities struggling to pay their energy bills due to COVID-19.

North Bay Hydro is encouraging eligible small businesses and charities to apply for the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business.

The province is providing $8 million in funding, on top of a previous $9 million that was allocated to residential customers.

There are a number of eligibility requirements.

See if you’re eligible by visiting https://northbayhydro.com/ceap-for-small-business-information-page/

The Ontario Energy Board says there’s no deadline to apply, but funding for the program is limited.

The residential program began accepting applications in mid-July.

Residents can see if their eligible for that program by visiting https://www.northbayhydro.com/ceap-information-page/

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