How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

What are PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises's eligibility criterias?

The business must be a small or medium enterprise. The business must be interested in selling goods or services to the Government of Canada.

PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises

Last Update: June 7, 2025

Canada

Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada

PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Public Services and Procurement Canada
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,000

Create a mobile application to simplify searching for government procurement opportunities

$ 7,500

Conduct workshops and training for small businesses on preparing competitive bids

$ 8,000

Hosting a conference on navigating the federal procurement process for local entrepreneurs

$ 7,000

Provide personalized coaching on procurement bid preparations for Indigenous entrepreneurs

$ 7,000

Initiate a mentorship program connecting new entrepreneurs with experienced procurement specialists

$ 20,000

Develop an online platform to connect small businesses with federal procurement opportunities

Eligibility criteria of the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises program

The applicant must be a small or medium-sized business interested in selling goods or services to the Government of Canada.
The business must be seeking support or guidance related to federal procurement processes.

Who is eligible?

Small businesses
Medium-sized businesses

How to apply to the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises program

Understand the federal procurement process

Learn the basics of procurement
Decide if federal procurement is a path for your business

Prepare to sell to the government

Initiate steps to become a government supplier
Obtain a business number - procurement

Find market opportunities

Research market opportunities suitable for your business

Bid on contracts

Prepare and submit a bid
Meet bid requirements
Understand bid evaluation methods
Identify the elements of a good bid

Find an event

Attend free seminars or business events

Get procurement help

Get tailored assistance to better understand the federal procurement process
Access free seminars and webinars
Talk to an expert on the contracting process

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.