Workers

Workers in the restaurant and hospitality industry, including delivery people, who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic financially through a decrease in wages or loss of employment.

This one-time grant is intended to help with your day-to-day expenses like groceries, utility bills, rent or mortgage, and/or medical assistance.

Grants will be awarded to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, as reviewed and verified by the fund administrators at the Design Exchange, until all funds have been distributed.

Who Can Apply

Funds will be available for hospitality workers living in Canada who:

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Have worked in the hospitality industry, including food delivery workers, for at least 90 days in the past year
  • Have their primary source of income in the restaurant or lodging industry
  • Have experienced a decrease in wages or loss of job on or after March 10, 2020
  • Have the ability to accept electronic transfer payments (ie. INTERAC e-Transfer®)

Individuals related to employees or board members of the Design Exchange are not eligible for grants from this fund.

FAQ

Q: Who can apply?

A: Individuals who work in the hospitality industry may apply provided they meet the following criteria:

  • Live in Canada
  • Are over the age of 18
  • Have worked in the hospitality industry, including food delivery workers, for at least 90 days in the past year
  • Have their primary source of income in the restaurant or lodging industry
  • Have experienced a decrease in wages or loss of job on or after March 10, 2020
  • Have the ability to accept electronic transfer payments (INTERAC e-Transfer®)

Q: Who decides who receives the grants?

A: Design Exchange, a registered Canadian charity, will be processing applications against the eligibility criteria until all funds have been distributed.

Q: When will I know if I received a grant?

A: Successful applicants will hear within 2-4 weeks with an INTERAC e-Transfer® to follow.

Q: How will the funds be sent?

A: Funds will be sent by INTERAC e-Transfer®.

Q: Do I need to pay this back?

A: No. If awarded, the funds are yours to use to help cover the cost your expenses including: rent, transportation costs, groceries, medical expenses or other.

Q: How do you ensure my information remains private?

A: DX will not share your address, email address or personal information to any third party without your permission. All data collected will be stored securely in an offline location until April 1, 2021.

Q: Why do I need to attach a Record of Employment or Last Pay Statement?

A: To process your application, we need your Record of Employment or Last Pay Statement to verify that you work in the hospitality industry.