BDC Pivot to Grow (tariff support loans)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Up to $10M
Get up to $5 million to help you counter the effects of tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. Each stream of the program is capped at $5 million, for a maximum total of $10 million per support program.
Liquidity, working capital and equipment financing for Canadian businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, with long interest-only periods and no prepayment penalty.
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Who qualifies
Canadian-based, annual revenue $1M or more, at least 3 years in business with historically positive cash flow, at least 15% of sales exported to the U.S. (or revenue down / costs up at least 10% due to tariffs for Pivot and Equipment loans). Resilience plan required for Pivot Support and Equipment Financing.
Good to know
- Funding: Liquidity: interest-only up to 36 months then up to 96 months to repay. Pivot: up to 24 months interest-only, 84 months to repay. Equipment: up to 24 months interest-only, up to 168 months to repay. Older BDC page cited $2M.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“get up to $5 million to help you counter the effects of tariffs on canadian exports to the u.s. by preserving cash flow” source ↗
- amount“each stream of the program is capped at $5 million , for a maximum total of $10 million per support program.” source ↗
- deadline“program available until march 31, 2028 , or the full utilization of the envelope allotment whichever occurs first.” source ↗
- status“pivot to grow is available until march 31, 2028.” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-30 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.