Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
$125k to $1M Available Per Applicant
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RTRI funding is for
projects that overcome trade disruptions.
Business Funding
$125K to $10M in repayable funding; or $125K to $1M in non-repayable funding.
Not-for-Profit Grants
$125K to $10M to fund your project, in non-repayable funding.
Import Management
Projects focused on innovating and expanding supply capabilities.
Export Capacity
Projects facilitating the expansion into export markets.
Funding Details
Interest-free funding, typically ranging from $125,000 up to $10 million per project, designed for registered for-profit and non-profit businesses that:
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- Develop, commercialize or produce innovative products, processes and services.
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- Improve productivity, capacity and competitiveness.
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- Scale-up and expand to develop new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers.
- Have been measurably impacted by trade disruptions.
- Scale-up and expand to develop new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers.
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If you are interested in applying for funding for your business, here are the next steps:
- Book a Free Introduction Session with a Funding Advisor: See if RTRI is a good fit for your business, or if there is another funding opportunity that works better. Learn what information you need to get prepped to ensure a successful submission. Click here to book us now.
- Prepare Your Documentation: Our Funding Advisors ensure you have all the mandatory documentation in order to support the best chance of gaining your funding award. Learn what company information, project concepts, and budget planning needs to be in place to apply.
- Apply for Funding: When your documentation is in order, submit your application before the posted submission deadline to be eligible for funding.
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Resource: Official Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – FedDev Ontario Website
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