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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000
COVID-19 recovery funding for Western businesses
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2021
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Interest-free repayable funding of up to $1,000,000 for Western Canadian businesses affected by COVID-19. Supports operating costs, liquidity needs, and recovery efforts, with priority consideration for tourism businesses in British Columbia.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 2,019 to $ 2,019 in revenue
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintaining operations during COVID-19-related liquidity pressure
- Supporting business continuity in Western Canada
- Preserving jobs, supply chains, and competitiveness in the British Columbian economy
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Financial statements for the past two years
- Estimated cash flow needs for the 12-month period
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses operating in Western Canada
- Businesses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba
- Revenue-generating firms and pre-revenue firms with angel or venture capital funding
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Fixed operating costs such as rent, wages, utilities, insurance, debt expenses, professional fees, and property and business taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Jobs maintained relative to the funding amount requested
- Financial viability and ability to repay
- Importance of the business to its community or sector in British Columbia
- Ability to maintain or increase capacity in critical supply chains
- Innovation and competitive advantage in targeted markets
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the relief funding application form
- Gather the required financial statements and cash flow estimate
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Complete the form in one session
- Submit all required information together
- Step 3: Wait for review and decision
- Applications are reviewed in the order received
- Decision results are sent by email
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed as they are received
- Applications are evaluated against mandatory criteria and expected economic impact in British Columbia
- Only applications with the highest evaluations receive funding
- Approved applicants must accept a contribution agreement before funds are disbursed
- Recipients must submit a final report and may be asked for additional financial statements
Additional information
- Applications are no longer being accepted.
- Applicants could reapply if they had not yet been contacted by PacifiCan.
- Only one successful application was allowed per business.
- Funding was subject to availability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000 Program
What is the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000?
Interest-free repayable funding of up to $1,000,000 for Western Canadian businesses affected by COVID-19. Supports operating costs, liquidity needs, and recovery efforts, with priority consideration for tourism businesses in British Columbia.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000 Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000 program?
To be eligible for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000 program, you must:
Operate in Western Canada
Fewer than 500 full-time employees
Impacted by COVID-19
What expenses are eligible under Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000?
Maintaining operations during COVID-19-related liquidity pressure
Supporting business continuity in Western Canada
Preserving jobs, supply chains, and competitiveness in the British Columbian economy
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at info@pacifican.gc.ca or by phone at 604-666-6256.
Where is the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000 available?
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000 program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000 is a Loans and Capital investments