Trade-Impacted Communities Program
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Up to $10M
Stream 1: up to 100% of eligible costs, $250,000 to $2 million per project; Stream 2: up to 100% of eligible costs, $2 million to $10 million per project
The Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP) helps Ontario communities and local industries deal with economic challenges caused by U.S. trade disruption. It funds local projects that support economic resiliency, supply-chain diversification and trade partnerships. Stream 1 covers community economic development and Stream 2 covers large transformational projects. Program intake is currently closed.
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Who qualifies
Lead applicants must be a municipal government, an economic development organization, a sector or industry association, or (Stream 2 only) a business accelerator or incubator. They must be operating in Ontario and have at least two years of substantive operational experience. Applicants other than municipalities need at least two years of audited or review-engagement financial statements. Joint applications are encouraged for Stream 1 and required for Stream 2. Not-for-profits without an economic development mandate, private sector organizations, local business advocacy organizations, labour unions and charities cannot apply as lead but can be partners. Capital projects are ineligible.
Good to know
- Funding: Funding depends on project size, complexity and community size. The ministry has sole discretion over funding amounts. Projects seeking the 100% level must demonstrate exceptional benefits to Ontario.
- Cost share: 100% of eligible costs
- Notes: Projects must be completed within a two-year period. Stacking with other provincial programs is not allowed, but federal funding may be stacked. Applications go through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON). Found automatically by the portal's discovery job from an official page; review before relying on it.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“stream 1 projects will be eligible for up to 100% of eligible costs ranging from $250,000 to $2 million per project, depending on project and community size.” source ↗
- amount“stream 2 projects will be eligible for up to 100% of eligible costs from $2 million to $10 million per project, depending on project size and complexity.” source ↗
- status“application timelines program intake is now closed. how to apply step 1: complete the self-assessment tool.” source ↗
- eligibility“to be eligible for funding, applicants must meet all the following requirements: be one of the following: a municipal government an economic development organization sector or industry association” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-15 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.