Essential Services Contingency Reserve - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Essential service businesses and organizations - Businesses unable to source personal protective equipment (PPE) through commercial channels - Organizations operating in critical infrastructure sectors - Private and public sector employers in designated essential services - Businesses must demonstrate inability to procure PPE through standard suppliers ### 💰 Funding Details - Structure: Cost-recovery basis (not a grant; purchaser pays full cost) - Pricing: Market-rate pricing for PPE from Canada's strategic reserve - Repayability: Full payment required at time of purchase - No matching requirements - No subsidy or financial assistance component ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers, including: - Face masks and respirators - Gloves - Face shields and protective eyewear - Gowns and protective clothing - Hand sanitizer and disinfectants - Other approved protective equipment for worker safety ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility requirement: Must demonstrate inability to source PPE through alternative commercial suppliers - Access mechanism: Direct procurement from Canada's emergency reserve - Cost basis: Full cost-recovery pricing applies; no subsidized rates - Documentation: Must provide evidence of supply chain disruption or unavailability - Priority allocation: Prioritized for critical essential services during supply shortages - Timeline: Available during declared supply emergencies or shortages - Limitations: Subject to reserve availability and government allocation policies