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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream
Financial support for women-led businesses
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supported women-owned or women-led small and medium-sized businesses with loans of up to $60,000. It covered fixed costs and other COVID-19 recovery needs such as rent, salaries, utilities, and professional fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Addressing COVID-19 impacts on short-term business stability.
- Covering working capital needs.
- Supporting retooling, workflow changes, automation, robotics, and new market development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-owned small and medium-sized businesses.
- Women-led small and medium-sized businesses.
- Sole proprietors.
- Social enterprises.
- Main street businesses such as retail shops, restaurants, and corner stores.
Eligible expenses
- Fixed costs such as rent, utilities, property taxes, insurance, and bank charges.
- Salaries and benefits, if not covered by other federal support.
- Office supplies, vehicle operating expenses, and lease payments for existing equipment and machinery.
- Professional fees, cleaning supplies, and additional safety measures.
- Other fixed operating costs linked to retooling, workflow changes, automation, robotics, or new market development.
Eligible geographic areas
- Western Canada.
- British Columbia.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are no longer being accepted.
- Requests are reviewed through the Women’s Enterprise Initiative delivery network.
- Applicants are directed to apply through the Women’s Enterprise Centre (B.C.) website in British Columbia.
- For further information, applicants may contact the nearest PacifiCan regional office.
Additional information
- Applications are no longer being accepted.
- For more information, applicants are directed to WeBC or the nearest PacifiCan regional office.
- The program is part of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream. 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 Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream?
This program supported women-owned or women-led small and medium-sized businesses with loans of up to $60,000. It covered fixed costs and other COVID-19 recovery needs such as rent, salaries, utilities, and professional fees.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream program?
To be eligible for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream program, you must:
Women-owned or women-led SME.
Established before March 1, 2020.
Adversely affected by COVID-19.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream?
Addressing COVID-19 impacts on short-term business stability.
Covering working capital needs.
Supporting retooling, workflow changes, automation, robotics, and new market development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream?
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 – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream available?
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream is a Loans and Capital investments