FedDev Ontario - Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
FedDev Ontario
Up to $20M
Liquidity assistance: non-repayable up to $2 million, up to 50% of eligible costs. Pivot projects: non-repayable up to $1 million (up to 50%) or repayable over $1 million (up to 75%). Maximum $3 million combined non-repayable; maximum $20 million total RTRI including repayable.
Liquidity assistance and pivot-project funding for southern Ontario businesses hurt by U.S. tariffs. Non-repayable for smaller amounts, repayable for large transformative projects.
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Who qualifies
Incorporated businesses in southern Ontario in tariff-impacted sectors with minimum annual revenue of $1 million; not-for-profits that support businesses may also apply for pivot projects. All sectors encouraged.
Good to know
- Funding: Cost share is 50% for non-repayable streams and up to 75% for repayable large pivot projects. Liquidity funding period up to 12 months, ending no later than March 31, 2028.
- Cost share: 50% of eligible costs
- Notes: Mostly relevant to exporters affected by U.S. tariffs.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“up to a maximum of $20 million in total RTRI funding” source ↗
- status“Accepting applications” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-07 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.