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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.
How to apply
- Step 1: Identify the appropriate Women’s Enterprise Initiative office
- Check the Women’s Enterprise Initiative organization serving your western province.
- Applicants in British Columbia are directed to the Women’s Enterprise Centre (B.C.) website.
- Step 2: Prepare the attestation information
- Confirm that the business meets the program’s stated eligibility conditions.
- Gather the information required for the attestation form.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Apply through the relevant Women’s Enterprise Initiative channel or website.
- Step 4: Follow up if needed
- Contact the nearest PacifiCan regional office for additional information.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream Program
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