Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

The RTRI program is specifically tailored to help Southern Ontario companies enhance productivity, diversify markets, and reinforce supply‑chain resilience. In this blog, we unpack what funding is on the table, and how your business can tap into it.

Amount of Funding

  • Total program size: $1 billion over three years

  • Support for SMEs: Non-repayable contributions of up to $1 million for businesses across all impacted sectors

  • Additional dedicated support for key industries such as steel and automotive


Eligible Applicants

  • For-profit businesses in sectors directly affected by tariffs

  • SMEs looking to modernize operations, grow into new markets, and build supply-chain resilience


Eligible Activities

  • Productivity improvements

  • Market diversification strategies

  • Supply chain adaptation and strengthening

  • Costs must be new, directly tied to project objectives

  • Retroactive expenditures eligible up to 12 months prior to application, but no earlier than March 21, 2025


Program Deadline

Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period info for this program.

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