Status
Available (until funding runs out)
Continuous
Funding
Grant (non-repayable)
Up to $10M (50 %)
Overview
Tariff Mitigation, Capital Investment, Market Expansion, Innovation & R&D, Employee Upskilling Funds equipment, modernization, and process upgrades. Supports export readiness and new market expansion. Funds product innovation and competitiveness improvements. Mitigates tariff impacts and builds supply-chain resilience. Provides training beyond legal requirements to upskill employees.
Ontario
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), part of the FedDev Ontario is now accepting applications for Southern Ontario businesses. This funding initiative is designed to help you get the edge your business needs to push back against trade disruptions, cut costs, boost your productivity and make your business more competitive.
With non-repayable contributions of up to $10M per project, RTRI reduces the financial burden of investing in modernization, supply chain diversification, and market expansion, helping you stay competitive and resilient in today’s challenging trade environment.
Intake Period:
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Apply now, RTRI operates on a rolling intake and will close once funds are fully allocated. Projects must be completed by March 31, 2027.
Funding Amount of the Regional Tariff Response Initiative
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Maximum funding: Up to $10M per project
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Contribution: Up to 50% of total eligible project costs
What Types of Projects Qualify?
RTRI supports projects that directly strengthen your business against tariff impacts:
- Productivity & Process Improvements: Equipment purchases, technology adoption, modernization initiatives
- Supply Chain Diversification: Reducing reliance on vulnerable markets and finding new suppliers
- Innovation & Market Expansion: New product development, export readiness, expansion into new markets
- Resilience Building: Strengthening operations to withstand current and future trade disruptions
Eligible Expenses
The program supports a wide range of direct project costs, including:
- Equipment and technology purchases & installation
- System upgrades and process modernization
- Professional and advisory services
- Workforce training and skills development
- Marketing and expansion costs tied to tariff impacts
Is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative right for you?
If you’re a Southern Ontario business struggling with higher costs, supply chain disruptions, or competitive pressures caused by tariffs, RTRI could unlock the support you need to transform your operations and future-proof your growth.
But navigating the program can be complex and highly competitive. Applications must clearly align with government priorities, demonstrate resilience, and show measurable impact.
That’s where Ayming Canada makes a difference.
With over 35 years of experience and a 98.5% success rate, our team of industry experts handles the entire application process, from eligibility review and cost breakdowns to compliance and long-term strategy.
Let us manage the paperwork and help you unlock up to $10 million so you can stay focused on growing your business.
Contact one of our grant consultants today and get your application started ASAP before program funding is depleted! Let us help you unlock funding while advancing your sustainability goals.
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