The Ontario government has introduced the brand-new Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF), a $50 million government funding program aimed at helping businesses make near-term investments to serve more interprovincial customers.
Amount: Up to $5 million in grant or loan funding
Coverage: Up to 75% of eligible project costs for projects demonstrating exceptional benefit
For-profit businesses (legal entity or limited partnership) operating in Ontario
Minimum of three years of operations with financial statements
Minimum of five full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Must be significantly impacted by U.S. trade disruptions, such as:
Operating in a tariff-targeted sector (e.g., steel, auto, aluminum)
Facing revenue loss of 30% or more
Pivoting operations to supply a customer affected by tariffs
Facility upgrades, equipment, and machinery
One-time labour and specialized expertise
Materials, training, and market access
New certifications, labeling, and product adaptation for new markets
Minimum project spend of $200,000
Located in Ontario and completed within two years
Project must help diversify revenue streams and address U.S. trade impacts by:
Enhancing domestic competitiveness
Reshoring supply chains or replacing U.S.-based suppliers
Pivoting to less trade-exposed goods
Creating or securing jobs in Ontario
Routine operations, maintenance, or capital replacement
Refinancing, acquisitions, or business restructuring
Hospitality, waste management, and electricity projects
Sole proprietors, nonprofits, retail, and most personal services firms
Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period info for this program.
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