WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister is expanding his bridge grant program.

Businesses that received $5,000 already are now getting another $5,000. New applicants will get $10,000.

The application deadline has been extended to January 31st and more businesses are now eligible for the money.

Hotels, resorts, lodges, outfitters, travel agencies, janitorial services businesses and owner-operators of a licensed passenger transportation business are now all eligible.

Opposition leaders say it’s just too little, too late.