RTRI 2026Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-repayable Liquidity up to $2M CAD & Pivot Funding across all 7 Canadian RDAsCheck eligibility in 60s
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)

Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Southern Ontario

Official Reference: Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Southern Ontario

Empowering Southern Ontario automotive, tool-and-die, steel/aluminum, agri-food, and advanced manufacturing SMEs to overcome trade barriers with FedDev Ontario funding.

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FedDev Ontario Funding Parameters

Key Regional Highlights for Southern Ontario

  • Direct support for Windsor-Essex, Hamilton-Niagara, Waterloo Region, GTA, London, and Eastern Ontario cross-border manufacturers.
  • Up to $2,000,000 in non-repayable working capital relief to absorb tariff shocks and retain specialized manufacturing talent.
  • Up to 50% cost-sharing on Pivot Projects (automation, AI quality control, new export certifications, and supplier reshoring).

Regional Qualification Note: FedDev Ontario requires at least $1M in annual revenue in one of the last two fiscal years and documented direct exposure to U.S. or retaliatory tariffs.

Priority Sectors & Provinces Covered

Who Should Apply in Southern ON

Jurisdictions Served: Southern Ontario (GTA, Southwestern Ontario, Golden Horseshoe, Eastern Ontario, Central Ontario)

  • Automotive Parts, Tooling, Die & Mold Making
  • Steel, Aluminum & Metal Stamping
  • Food, Beverage & Agricultural Processing
  • Life Sciences & Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Aerospace, Robotics & Electronics

FedDev Ontario Assessment

Calculate your Southern Ontario RTRI eligibility & grant estimate.

Once your eligibility is confirmed, click Apply Now & Get Agreement to sign your representation agreement online and upload your 6 checklist 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

Operating in Multiple Canadian Regions? Explore Other RTRI Agencies:

Atlantic Canada (ACOA) Quebec (CED) Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CanNor) Northern Ontario (FedNor) Prairie Provinces (PrairiesCan) British Columbia (PacifiCan)