Check your RTRI eligibility & non-repayable grant potential.
Model your business against official Regional Development Agency (RDA) intake benchmarks. Once qualified, proceed directly to your online application, e-sign your representation agreement, and upload your 6 supporting documents in the Assentt Client Portal.
Interactive RTRI Eligibility & Funding Estimator
Modeled on official Regional Development Agency (RDA) assessment criteria and BDC/EDC commercial underwriting benchmarks. Configure your corporate profile below to calculate your non-repayable grant allocation.
Corporate Structure & Financial Baseline
RDAs require a federally or provincially incorporated Canadian entity demonstrating financial viability prior to tariff implementation.
Target RTRI Funding Stream & Cost-Share Modeling
Select whether you are applying for short-term Liquidity Assistance, a long-term Trade Pivot Project, or combining both streams.
Tariff Exposure & Trade Disruption Evidence
Quantify your U.S. / international export exposure, duty cost increases, and select all trade disruption channels affecting your operations.
National RDA Comparison Matrix
Official Regional Development Agency benchmarks & funding caps.
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative is administered regionally across Canada’s 7 RDAs. Compare minimum annual revenue thresholds, non-repayable liquidity caps, and pivot co-investment limits below.
| Regional Agency (RDA) | Jurisdiction / Provinces | Min. Revenue Benchmark | Stream 1 Liquidity (Grant) | Stream 2 Pivot (Grant / 0% Loan) | Regional Hub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACOAAtlantic Canada | New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador | $500,000 CAD | Up to $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayable | Atlantic Guide |
| CEDQuebec | Quebec | $1,000,000 CAD | Up to $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayable | Quebec Guide |
| CanNorYukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut | Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut | $500,000 CAD | Up to $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 grant · $3,000,000 repayable | Territories Guide |
| FedNorNorthern Ontario | Northern Ontario (Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timiskaming) | $1,000,000 CAD | Up to $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayable | Northern ON Guide |
| FedDev OntarioSouthern Ontario | Southern Ontario (GTA, Southwestern Ontario, Golden Horseshoe, Eastern Ontario, Central Ontario) | $1,000,000 CAD | Up to $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayable | Southern ON Guide |
| PrairiesCanPrairie Provinces | Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba | $1,000,000 CAD | Up to $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayable | Prairies Guide |
| PacifiCanBritish Columbia | British Columbia | $1,000,000 CAD | Up to $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayable | British Columbia Guide |
Post-Screening Document Vault
The 6 core documents unlocked after Agreement e-Sign.
You do not need to upload files to check eligibility. Once you submit your application and e-sign the Assentt Representation Agreement, our underwriting team verifies these 6 items and compiles your official RDA PDF package.
Last 2 Fiscal Years Financial Statements
CPA-compiled, reviewed, or audited financial statements (Balance Sheet & Income Statement) for the last two completed fiscal years demonstrating pre-tariff viability.
T2 Corporate Income Tax Returns & Notices of Assessment
Complete CRA T2 filings and Notices of Assessment for the last two fiscal years confirming annual revenue.
Articles of Incorporation & Business Registration
Federal or provincial Certificate & Articles of Incorporation, shareholder register summary, and CRA 9-digit Business Number confirmation.
Tariff Exposure & Trade Disruption Evidence
Customs B3/commercial invoices, U.S. customer contracts, supplier tariff surcharge notices, HS tariff code schedules, or cancelled/delayed export orders.
12-Month Cash Flow Forecast & Project Cost Quotes
Monthly operating cash-flow projection (for Liquidity Assistance) and/or vendor quotes for equipment, automation, or market diversification (for Pivot Projects).
CRA PD7A Payroll Summary & Corporate Void Cheque
Recent CRA payroll remittance summary confirming Canadian headcount and corporate banking details for direct contribution disbursement.