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PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Want to understand how to sell to the Government of Canada? Access free seminars and webinars, or speak with an expert about the contracting process and how to find opportunities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in seminars and workshops on selling to the Government of Canada.
- Receiving personalized guidance on navigating the federal procurement process.
- Learning how to identify and pursue federal contracting opportunities.
- Gaining support on preparing and submitting bids for government contracts.
- Accessing resources to better understand requirements for government suppliers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses
- Medium-sized businesses
Additional information
- Free seminars and webinars are available to help businesses navigate the federal procurement process.
- Personalized support is offered for understanding procurement procedures and registration requirements.
- Resources and event calendars are provided specifically for businesses interested in federal contracting opportunities.
- Procurement Assistance Canada supports smaller and diverse businesses in addressing barriers to federal procurement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises?
Want to understand how to sell to the Government of Canada? Access free seminars and webinars, or speak with an expert about the contracting process and how to find opportunities.
Who is eligible for the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises program?
To be eligible for the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises program, you must:
The business must be a small or medium enterprise.
The business must be interested in selling goods or services to the Government of Canada.
What expenses are eligible under PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises?
Participation in seminars and workshops on selling to the Government of Canada.
Receiving personalized guidance on navigating the federal procurement process.
Learning how to identify and pursue federal contracting opportunities.
Gaining support on preparing and submitting bids for government contracts.
Accessing resources to better understand requirements for government suppliers.
Who can I contact for more information about the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises?
You can contact Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Where is the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises available?
The PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises program is available across Canada.
Is the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises?
PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises is funded by Public Services and Procurement Canada, Government of Canada