FedDev Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
Up to $3M in Combined
Non-Repayable Business Funding
Could your business qualify?
FedDev RTRI funding is for liquidity assistance
and pivot projects.
Liquidity Assistance
Pivot Projects
Larger Projects
Combined Support
Funding Details
Funding is available for incorporated, for-profit southern Ontario businesses with at least $1M in annual revenue in one of their last two fiscal years that can demonstrate tariff impacts.
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- Liquidity: Up to $2M non-repayable, covering up to 50% of eligible costs.
- Pivot Projects: Up to $1M non-repayable, covering up to 50% of eligible costs.
- Larger Pivot Projects: Repayable funding over $1M, covering up to 75% of eligible costs.
- Combined Funding: Up to $3M non-repayable, or up to $20M total when repayable support is included.
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New Motto helps Ontario businesses assess eligibility, document tariff impacts and prepare FedDev RTRI applications. In the last six months, we have helped secure nearly $2 million in approved funding for our clients.
If tariffs, trade disruption, increased costs or U.S. market exposure are affecting your business, here are the next steps:
- Book a Free Eligibility Review: Meet with a Funding Advisor to assess your tariff impacts and determine whether Liquidity Assistance, a Pivot Project, or both may fit your business. Click here to book us now.
- Prepare Your Documentation: We help organize the financial information, tariff-impact evidence, project details, budgets and supporting documentation required for your application.
- Apply for Funding: Our Funding Advisors support application development, submission and subsequent FedDev Ontario clarification requests.
Don’t assume you don’t qualify. Let an experienced Funding Advisor review your situation first.
[Book a FREE consultation].
Is your business located in Northern Ontario? We support FedNor RTRI applications as well. Learn More.
Interested in Learning More about how we can help with Funding Opportunities?
Resource: Official Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – FedDev Ontario Website
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Contact us today to book a consultation and discover how we can help you access and maximize funding opportunities for your organization.
Benefits of Applying With Us

Over $2M Recently Approved
Client funding approved in the last six months.

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