RTRI 2026Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-repayable Liquidity up to $2M CAD & Pivot Funding across all 7 Canadian RDAsCheck eligibility in 60s
Step 1 of 4 · Instant Federal RTRI Underwriting Screen

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.

Government of Canada · RTRI Underwriting & Contribution EstimatorProgram Ref: ISED-RTRI-2026 · Rolling Intake Active
Official FedDev Ontario Guidelines ↗
Matched Agency: FedDev Ontario (Southern Ontario)Min. Revenue Benchmark: $1,000,000 CADNon-Repayable Cap: Up to $2,000,000 Liquidity

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.

Load Sector Benchmark:
SECTION 01

Corporate Structure & Financial Baseline

RDAs require a federally or provincially incorporated Canadian entity demonstrating financial viability prior to tariff implementation.

Small Enterprise (10–99 FTE)
Mandatory Canada.ca / ISED applicant criterion
Highest of last 2 completed fiscal years (T2 / CPA)
Meets FedDev Ontario $1,000,000 min
$CAD / yr
Full-time equivalents on CRA PD7A payroll (1–499 SME)
Federal SME (1–499)
Employees
Pre-Tariff Viability (FY23–25):
SECTION 02

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.

50% Non-Repayable Cost-Share
Stream 1 Liquidity benchmark (6-month eligible window @ 50% grant)
Est. Stream 1: $330,000
$CAD / mo
6-Mo Eligible Ops: $660,000× 50% RTRI Share =$330,000 Grant
Stream 2 equipment, automation, retooling, or export market entry
Est. Stream 2: $225,000
$CAD budget
Project CapEx/OpEx: $450,000× 50% Non-Repayable =$225,000 Grant
SECTION 03

Tariff Exposure & Trade Disruption Evidence

Quantify your U.S. / international export exposure, duty cost increases, and select all trade disruption channels affecting your operations.

Est. Annual Tariff Hit: $151,200/yr
% of annual sales tied to U.S. or tariff-impacted supply chains
$840,000 export sales
%
% duty surcharge on exports, imported inputs, or pricing discounts
Active Exposure
%
Documented Trade Disruption Channels (2 selected)Select all channels that apply to your customs / B3 / contract records

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 / ProvincesMin. Revenue BenchmarkStream 1 Liquidity (Grant)Stream 2 Pivot (Grant / 0% Loan)Regional Hub
ACOAAtlantic CanadaNew Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador$500,000 CADUp to $2,000,000$1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayableAtlantic Guide
CEDQuebecQuebec$1,000,000 CADUp to $2,000,000$1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayableQuebec Guide
CanNorYukon, Northwest Territories and NunavutYukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut$500,000 CADUp to $2,000,000$1,000,000 grant · $3,000,000 repayableTerritories Guide
FedNorNorthern OntarioNorthern Ontario (Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timiskaming)$1,000,000 CADUp to $2,000,000$1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayableNorthern ON Guide
FedDev OntarioSouthern OntarioSouthern Ontario (GTA, Southwestern Ontario, Golden Horseshoe, Eastern Ontario, Central Ontario)$1,000,000 CADUp to $2,000,000$1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayableSouthern ON Guide
PrairiesCanPrairie ProvincesAlberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba$1,000,000 CADUp to $2,000,000$1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayablePrairies Guide
PacifiCanBritish ColumbiaBritish Columbia$1,000,000 CADUp to $2,000,000$1,000,000 grant · $5,000,000 repayableBritish 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.

Slot 01Mandatory for RDA Filing

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.

Slot 02Mandatory for RDA Filing

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.

Slot 03Mandatory for RDA Filing

Articles of Incorporation & Business Registration

Federal or provincial Certificate & Articles of Incorporation, shareholder register summary, and CRA 9-digit Business Number confirmation.

Slot 04Mandatory for RDA Filing

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.

Slot 05Mandatory for RDA Filing

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).

Slot 06Disbursement Setup

CRA PD7A Payroll Summary & Corporate Void Cheque

Recent CRA payroll remittance summary confirming Canadian headcount and corporate banking details for direct contribution disbursement.