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PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program - Lytton - British Columbia - Canada
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PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program

Supports business recovery and revitalization in Lytton, BC
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Lytton, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The PacifiCan Lytton Business Restart Program supports the economic recovery of Lytton, B.C., by providing eligible businesses with up to $1 million in funding for restarting or starting operations. Funding covers essential business activities such as equipment, supplies, professional services, commercial space fit-up, salaries, and certain construction costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Lytton
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 500 employees maximum
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Restarting or establishing businesses operating in the Village of Lytton or within 15 km, supporting the community's economic recovery.
  • Launching new ventures that contribute to the rebuilding and revitalization of Lytton’s business landscape.
  • Expanding or rebuilding core businesses essential to the community, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, hotels, and gathering places.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals or sole proprietorships
  • Cooperatives
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Small- and medium-sized incorporated, for-profit enterprises
  • Indigenous-owned businesses

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses seeking funding for land acquisition, land remediation, or archeology activities.
  • Companies aiming to finance the construction of a personal residence.
  • Businesses seeking to fund activities already covered by insurance or other funding services.
  • Applicants seeking to use funds for back-pay or the repayment of existing debts or loans, including Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF), or Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) loans.

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of equipment (e.g., machinery, computers)
  • Acquisition of supplies (e.g., textiles, baking ingredients)
  • Professional services
  • Salaries and benefits for employees
  • Business expenses such as commercial space fit-up and communications
  • Basic construction costs (eligible only as repayable expenses in the Small Business Recovery stream)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Village of Lytton, British Columbia
  • Within 15 km of the Village of Lytton, including on reserve lands

Additional information

  • Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026, or until program funds are fully committed.
  • No collateral is required and there is no penalty for early repayment of repayable contributions.
  • Free business support services are available through regional Community Futures organizations and WeBC.
  • PacifiCan will review a credit score report for Small Business Recovery stream applicants.

Contacts

lytton@pacifican.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program. 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 PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program?

The PacifiCan Lytton Business Restart Program supports the economic recovery of Lytton, B.C., by providing eligible businesses with up to $1 million in funding for restarting or starting operations. Funding covers essential business activities such as equipment, supplies, professional services, commercial space fit-up, salaries, and certain construction costs.

How much funding can be received?

PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program program?

To be eligible for the PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program program, you must: Operate in or within 15 km of the Village of Lytton, including on reserve Have fewer than 500 employees Be a registered business for tax purposes

What expenses are eligible under PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program?

Restarting or establishing businesses operating in the Village of Lytton or within 15 km, supporting the community's economic recovery. Launching new ventures that contribute to the rebuilding and revitalization of Lytton’s business landscape. Expanding or rebuilding core businesses essential to the community, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, hotels, and gathering places.

Who can I contact for more information about the PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program?

You can contact Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) by email at lytton@pacifican.gc.ca.

Where is the PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program available?

The PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program is a Grant and Funding

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