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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Ontario

Administered by FedDev Ontario

$125K–$1M non-repayable (or $125K–$10M repayable) for Southern Ontario businesses hit by U.S. and China tariffs.

Per-organization
$125K–$1.0M
Deadline
Rolling intake
Decision
~12 weeks
Match required
No

About the program

RTRI supports Ontario businesses experiencing tariff-related disruption with either non-repayable contributions ($125K-$1M) or larger repayable amounts ($125K-$10M). Eligibility requires demonstrated tariff impact.

◆ Funding structure

How much is on the table

The total program pool, per-organization max, and what your contribution has to be.

Total program pool
Not disclosed

This program does not publish an aggregate annual funding pool.

Per organization
$125K–$1.0M

No matching contribution required.

◆ Your fit

Does your organization qualify?

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◆ GovMoney analysis

Worth applying?

Program is well-funded and specifically targeted; if you're genuinely tariff-impacted, apply. The eligibility narrative has to make the tariff impact concrete — vague 'trade uncertainty' claims get rejected.

◆ Model the numbers

What could this program fund for you?

Live estimator using this program's rate and cap. Drag the slider to see the impact on your project.

◆ ROI calculator

Model your funding

Enter the total cost of the project you want to fund with RTRI. We'll estimate the grant amount, your matching contribution, and your net cost.

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$5K$3.0M
Program parameters
Funding rate60% (est.)
Per-org cap$1,000,000
Match requiredNo
Your take
Program funds you
Your contribution
Total project
Effective cost to you

Estimates are illustrative — actual funding depends on eligibility, cost classification, and review outcomes. For a firm quote, book a call with our team.

◆ We can file this for you

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◆ Done-for-you filing

Let GovMoney handle the paperwork

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◆ Next steps

Your path forward

Three concrete moves. Do them yourself or hand off to GovMoney.

1

Determine your project

Scope the specific R&D activity, purchase, hire, or export initiative that maps to this program's eligibility. Ambiguous project scope is the #1 rejection driver.

2

Validate your eligibility

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3

File the application

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◆ Get moving

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