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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) — funding requests up to $1,000,000
COVID-19 recovery support for Western businesses
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
June 30, 2021
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, 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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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 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
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, including rent, wages and salaries, utilities, insurance, debt expenses, professional fees, and property and business taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Number of jobs maintained and job quality relative to the amount of funding requested.
- Financial viability of the business and its ability to repay.
- Relative importance of the business’s impact on its community or sector in British Columbia.
- Ability to maintain or increase the capacity of essential supply chains.
- Production of innovative technologies, goods or services, and ability to maintain a distinct 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 evaluated as they are received.
- You will be informed by email of the decision once assessment is complete.
- If approved, you must review and accept a contribution agreement before funds are disbursed.
- Recipients must submit a final report.
- PacifiCan may request a copy of the recipient’s financial statements.
Additional information
- PacifiCan works with Community Futures Pan West to administer the fund in British Columbia.
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:
Have fewer than 500 full-time employees.
Exercise activities in Canada and be situated in Western Canada, specifically British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.
Have been operating since March 1, 2020, have suffered financial losses because of COVID-19, and have generated revenue in 2019 or received angel or venture capital funding if not yet generating revenue.
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 1-888-338-9378.
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 Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
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