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.
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Is your business located in Northern Ontario? We support FedNor RTRI applications as well. Learn More.
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Resource: Official Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – FedDev Ontario Website
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Benefits of Applying With Us
Over $2M Recently Approved
Client funding approved in the last six months.
Senior Funding Experience
Our Senior Funding Advisor brings 30+ years in funding and finance, including 10 years with the Ontario government.
Approved Digital Advisors
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Who is eligible for RTRI funding in Canada?
RTRI generally supports incorporated, for-profit Canadian businesses with at least $1 million in annual revenue in one of their last two fiscal years. Applicants must demonstrate that tariffs or related trade disruption have affected their business. Eligibility varies by region and funding stream.
How much non-repayable RTRI funding can my business receive?
What business expenses and projects qualify for RTRI funding?
Liquidity Assistance primarily supports eligible employee payroll to help maintain Canadian operations and employment. Pivot funding can support investments in equipment, automation, technology adoption, productivity improvements and market diversification. Eligible expenses and contribution amounts depend on the applicable funding stream and project requirements.
How long does it take to prepare an RTRI application?
How can New Motto help my business apply for RTRI funding?
New Motto’s funding advisors help assess eligibility, quantify tariff impacts, develop the funding strategy and prepare application documentation. We also coordinate submission and support government follow-up requirements. Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your business’s potential funding opportunity.