Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

About this program

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is a temporary federal measure providing non-repayable contributions of up to $1 million (or repayable contributions over $1 million for major projects) to Quebec manufacturing SMEs adversely impacted by U.S. and Chinese tariffs. Eligible projects must be structuring investments aimed at boosting productivity, improving competitiveness, reducing costs, or diversifying markets. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the budget allocation is exhausted.

What this program funds

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is a temporary federal program run by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED-Q). The program provides non-repayable contributions to Quebec manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have been negatively affected by U.S. and Chinese tariffs. For major projects, repayable contributions exceeding $1 million are also available.

Eligible applicants are manufacturing SMEs operating in sectors including steel, automotive, copper, aluminum, wood, and food processing. Projects must be structuring investments designed to increase productivity, improve competitiveness, reduce costs, or diversify into new markets.

Funding is available in amounts ranging from $100,000 to $1 million as non-repayable contributions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will continue until the program's budget allocation is exhausted. No specific deadline has been announced.

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