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PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Free support for selling to government
Last Update: June 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Free support to help small and diverse businesses sell to the Government of Canada. The program covers procurement seminars, supplier registration, finding opportunities, and bidding on federal contracts.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
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
- Learning the federal procurement process.
- Finding and tracking procurement opportunities.
- Registering as a supplier.
- Preparing and submitting bids.
- Attending free seminars and webinars.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized businesses.
- Diverse businesses.
- Businesses interested in selling goods and services to the Government of Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada-wide.
- Regional offices across Canada.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with federal procurement support services.
- Relevance to the business's procurement needs.
- For coaching, limited success in previous federal bidding.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review available procurement support
- Explore seminars, webinars, and guidance resources.
- Identify the service that fits your needs.
- Step 2: Request assistance or register for an event
- Use the event registration page or request a callback for personalized help.
- Contact a regional office if needed.
- Step 3: Complete the required form
- Provide the requested business and contact information.
- Submit the screening or registration form online.
- Step 4: Follow the support process
- If eligible, continue with the next service step.
- For coaching, complete the application form after screening.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility.
- Eligible participants are matched with support services.
- Participants may be contacted for follow-up support.
Additional information
- Free seminars, resources, and personalized assistance are available.
- Support is offered by Procurement Assistance Canada, part of Public Services and Procurement Canada.
- Businesses can request a callback or contact a regional office for help.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises Program
What is the PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises?
Free support to help small and diverse businesses sell to the Government of Canada. The program covers procurement seminars, supplier registration, finding opportunities, and bidding on federal contracts.
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:
Businesses interested in federal procurement.
Some services target diverse businesses.
What expenses are eligible under PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises?
Learning the federal procurement process.
Finding and tracking procurement opportunities.
Registering as a supplier.
Preparing and submitting bids.
Attending free seminars and webinars.
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