Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in Southern Ontario

About this program

Part of Canada's tariff response plan, the RTRI delivers $1.95 billion nationally to help businesses affected by tariffs boost productivity, lower costs, strengthen supply chain resilience, and access new markets. For-profit businesses can request $125,000–$10 million in repayable funding or $125,000–$1 million in non-repayable funding; not-for-profits supporting SMEs can request $125,000–$10 million in non-repayable funding.

What this program funds

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in Southern Ontario is delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario as part of Canada's national tariff response plan. The program supports businesses affected by tariffs to increase productivity, reduce costs, strengthen supply chain resilience, and access new markets.

Incorporated for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations that support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can apply. The program serves businesses across all sectors, including steel, aluminum, copper, automotive, food security, and forestry.

For-profit businesses can request between $125,000 and $10 million in repayable funding, or between $125,000 and $1 million in non-repayable funding. Not-for-profit organizations supporting SMEs can request between $125,000 and $10 million in non-repayable funding. The RTRI operates on a rolling intake, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis. The initiative is part of a $1.95 billion national program.

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