Regional Tariff Response Initiative in British Columbia
Run by PacifiCan
The short answer · Checked today
Help for incorporated B.C. businesses with at least $1 million in annual revenue that have been hurt by tariffs and trade disruptions. Liquidity help pays up to 50% of average monthly payroll for up to 12 months (non-repayable, capped at $2 million); pivot projects get up to $1 million non-repayable, or more as a repayable contribution. PacifiCan is accepting applications, with no fixed deadline.
Closes
No fixed deadline
Apply on pacifican.prairiescan.gc.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses, Non-profits and charities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Exporting, Growth and equipment |
| Where | British Columbia |
| How much | Liquidity: up to $2M non-repayable. Pivot projects: up to $1M non-repayable, or over $1M repayable. |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Accepts applications all year · Accepting applications; no fixed deadline. |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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How much
Liquidity help equals up to 50% of your average eligible monthly payroll.
“equal to 50% of their average eligible monthly payroll” Liquidity help is non-repayable and capped at $2 million.
“capped at $2 million in non-repayable financial assistance.” Non-repayable pivot project funding is capped at $1 million; larger amounts are repayable.
“capped at $1 million in non-repayable project funding.” Source: Business applicant guide · Checked today
Dates
Liquidity help runs for up to 12 months and must end by March 31, 2028.
“the project end date must be no later than 12 months after the project start date and no later than March 31, 2028.” Source: Business applicant guide · Checked today
Who qualifies
You must be an incorporated for-profit business located and operating in B.C.
“be an incorporated for-profit business located and operating in British Columbia” You need at least $1 million in annual revenue in one or both of your last two fiscal years.
“have a minimum of $1 million in annual revenue in one or both of your company's last two fiscal years” You must show that trade disruptions have affected your business, and that it was viable before the tariffs.
“demonstrate that it has been affected by ongoing trade disruptions” Retail businesses and businesses providing local consumer services can't apply.
“retail businesses, businesses providing local consumer services” Source: Eligible applicants · Checked today
What you’ll need
- 12-month forecasted income statement and cash flow
- 12 months of payroll records
- Financial statements
How to apply
Check the eligibility page and the applicant guide, then apply in PacifiCan's online portal. Choose "BC (PacifiCan) - RTRI-Business" (or the not-for-profit stream). Liquidity applications need 12-month income and cash flow forecasts, 12 months of payroll records and financial statements, or they can't be processed.
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Guides and answers
Sources and checks
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