NWT tourism operators who have spent the Covid-19 support offered under federal programs for the North can apply to the GNWT for renewed funding.

Eligible operators who received non-repayable grants from the and Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) will be able to claim up to $50,000 for expenses which can include rent/mortgage, utilities, insurance and subscriptions, such as financial or booking systems.

Operators can apply to the to cover those fixed costs set out under the NBRF, ITI said in a news release Thursday.

This is a one-time pot of funding is aimed at helping companies through to April 1, 2021 when new government supports are expected to become available.

Expenses already covered by federal payments under the NBRF and the RRRF will not be eligible.

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Eligible operators should contact their regional ITI tourism development officer.