PacifiCan funding for businesses and not-for-profits
PacifiCan funding programs support businesses and not-for-profits in British Columbia with the goal of helping businesses grow, compete, create good jobs and build a strong economy.
Regional Defence Investment Initiative
OpenFor businesses For not-for-profits
Accelerates the integration of B.C. businesses into domestic and international defence supply chains by increasing their industrial and innovation capacity.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
OpenFor businesses For not-for-profits
Invests in businesses so that they can seize new opportunities, adapt to global trade disruptions and boost domestic trade.
Community Economic Development and Diversification
OpenFor not-for-profits
Invests in not-for-profits to support business development and community economic growth.
Lytton Business Restart Program
OpenFor businesses
Invests in businesses that are new or returning to Lytton, B.C.
Lytton Homeowner Resilient Rebuild Program
OpenFor homeowners
Supports homeowners who wish to rebuild their home to fire-resilient or fire-resilient and net zero standards in Lytton, B.C.
Regional Innovation Ecosystems
OpenFor not-for-profits
Invests in not-for-profits to support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally.
Regional Quantum Initiative
OpenFor businesses For not-for-profits
Invests in organizations that advance and commercialize quantum products and solutions for domestic and global markets.
Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund
Currently closedFor not-for-profits
Enables Black-led not-for-profit organizations to provide business supports to Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
Business Scale-up and Productivity
Currently closedFor businesses
Invests in businesses to scale-up and produce innovative goods, services or technologies and compete locally and globally.
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Currently closedFor businesses
Invests in organizations that can help high-growth-potential businesses achieve their scale-up ambitions.
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Currently closedFor businesses For not-for-profits
Helps bring new AI technologies to market and speed up AI adoption in sectors across the country.
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
Currently closedFor businesses For not-for-profits
For governments
Invests in the residential homebuilding supply chain and changes the way homes are built in B.C.
Tourism Growth Program
Currently closedFor businesses
Invests in small and medium-sized businesses, tourism organizations and local communities to grow and develop tourism products and experiences.
Past programs
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding for small and medium-sized enterprises to help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage.
Canada Community Revitalization Fund
Funding to build and improve community infrastructure and public spaces in British Columbia.
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund
Funding for fish and seafood processors to safely and efficiently process, store, package and ship products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jobs and Growth Fund
Funding for British Columbia businesses to create jobs through green, digital and inclusive growth.
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative
Funding for large Canadian festivals and events to adapt to public health guidelines and invest in their future.
Regional Air Transportation Initiative
Funding for regional and local air carriers and airports in British Columbia to support economic growth.
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
Funding for businesses affected by COVID-19 to continue operations, retain staff and prepare for recovery.
Tourism Relief Fund
Funding for tourism businesses and organizations to adapt to health regulations and position for growth.
Applicant tools
PacifiCan funding application portal
Submit an application for PacifiCan funding, upload files and check your application's status.
Sign-in help and account management
Get troubleshooting help for problems with signing in or with an organization account.
Using a GCKey to access your saved application form
Instructions on how to use a GCKey to access your application.
Cyber authentication FAQs
Frequently asked questions about cyber authentication.
