Regional Tariff Response Initiative (FedDev) Now Accepting Applications

The Government of Canada is helping Canadian businesses respond to global trade pressures.

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs), is part of the broader Government of Canada tariff response plan that includes $6.5 billion in new measures to protect Canadian businesses and workers.

The $1-billion RTRI helps businesses overcome trade disruptions and includes support for businesses across all sectors, including in the steel and automotive industries. It invests in targeted, time-sensitive activities that boost productivity, lower costs, strengthen supply chain resilience, and open doors to new markets, enhancing overall competitiveness.

RTRI is intended to support businesses and sectors impacted by tariffs.

Funding per recipient

Businesses can normally request:

• $125,000 to $10 million in repayable funding; or
• $125,000 to $1 million in non-repayable funding.

Not-for-profit organizations can normally request a minimum of $125,000 to $10 million in non-repayable funding.

Eligible applicants

• Incorporated for-profit businesses located and operating in southern Ontario employing at least 5 full-time equivalent employees in the region and fewer than 500 full-time equivalent employees overall.
• Not-for-profit organizations in southern Ontario whose primary focus is to support SMEs.



Important: FedDev Ontario is hosting online sessions to help businesses and organizations learn about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. Get answers on eligibility, funding and the application process. Register here.

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Links:

• FedDev Ontario
• Funding for southern Ontario
• Regional Tariff Response Initiative in southern Ontario