PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Canadian businesses seeking to understand government procurement - Organizations interested in selling products or services to the Government of Canada - Businesses at any stage of government contracting readiness (beginners to experienced vendors) ### 💰 Funding Details - Cost to Participant: Free - Grant Type: Non-repayable support program - Funding Structure: Government-funded educational and advisory services - No matching requirements: Participants bear no financial obligation - No repayment obligations: This is a support program, not a loan or recoverable contribution ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This program does not provide direct funding for business expenses. Instead, it covers: - Free seminars and webinars on government contracting processes - Expert advisory consultations on procurement procedures - Guidance on identifying and accessing Government of Canada opportunities - Training on how to navigate the contracting landscape - Knowledge transfer on bidding strategies and vendor registration ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Participation Requirement: Businesses must actively engage with seminars, webinars, or expert consultations - No financial commitment: Participants incur no costs or repayment obligations - Scope Limitation: Program provides education and guidance only—it does not fund business operations or project implementation - Access Method: Registration required for seminars/webinars; expert consultations available by appointment - Timeline: Ongoing program with regular session offerings (specific dates vary by offering) - Primary Outcome: Enhanced knowledge to successfully bid on and secure Government of Canada contracts