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PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Supports business recovery in Lytton, BC
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
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 can support essential business activities and restart or start-up costs, including equipment, supplies, professional services, 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
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
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
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
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 starting a business in Lytton
- Supporting the recovery and revitalization of Lytton’s economy
- Reopening core businesses essential to the community
Documents Needed
- Proof of business and ownership
- Latest available annual financial statement
- Forecast income statements and cash flows
- Business plan
- For returning businesses: pre-wildfire financial statements or proof of operation, plus an ownership attestation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or sole proprietorships
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Small- and medium-sized incorporated businesses
- Indigenous-owned businesses
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and supplies
- Professional services
- Commercial space fit-up and communications
- Salaries and benefits
- Basic construction costs, only as repayable expenses in the Small Business Recovery stream
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition, land remediation, and archeology activities
- Construction of a personal residence
- Activities already covered by insurance or other funding services
- Back-pay
- Repayment of existing debt or loans, including CEBA, RRRF, or TRF loans
Eligible geographic areas
- Village of Lytton, British Columbia
- Within 15 km of the Village of Lytton, including on reserve
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed based on business viability, ability to restart or start operations, and contribution to Lytton’s economic recovery.
- Applications are prioritized in this order: returning core businesses, new core businesses, returning non-core businesses, and new non-core businesses.
- A contribution agreement is required before funding is provided.
- Payments are made according to the contribution agreement and required reports.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted until December 31, 2026, or until funds are fully committed.
- PacifiCan reviews a credit score report for Small Business Recovery stream applicants.
- Free business support services are available through Community Futures organizations and WeBC.
Contacts
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 can support essential business activities and restart or start-up costs, including equipment, supplies, professional services, 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 Lytton
Have fewer than 500 employees
Be registered for tax purposes
What expenses are eligible under PacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program?
Restarting or starting a business in Lytton
Supporting the recovery and revitalization of Lytton’s economy
Reopening core businesses essential to the community
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