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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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Business viability
- Ability to restart or start operations
- Expected contribution to Lytton’s economic recovery
How to apply
- Step 1: Review requirements
- Review the program eligibility requirements.
- Step 2: Contact PacifiCan
- Email lytton@pacifican.gc.ca to schedule a consultation.
- Step 3: Submit an Expression of Interest
- Required for non-core and new businesses in the Small Business Recovery stream only.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Provide the required business, financial, and planning documents.
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
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