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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance
Liquidity support for businesses affected by tariffs
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
IRRT — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity Support helps businesses affected by tariffs preserve their operations. Funding covers wages and salaries, as well as recurring essential expenses such as rent, utilities, business insurance and property taxes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 1,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Short-term support to maintain operations and staffing.
- Activities aimed at easing liquidity pressures.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit corporations, located and active in Atlantic Canada.
- Atlantic Canadian non-profit organizations whose primary objective is to support businesses.
- Indigenous-led businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations seeking liquidity support for their own operating expenses.
- Businesses that are unable to demonstrate their direct or indirect exposure to tariffs.
Eligible expenses
- Employee wages and salaries.
- Recurring essential operating expenses related to rent or commercial lease, utilities, business insurance and property taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic Canada
Selection criteria
- The program criteria.
- Demonstrated needs.
- The business's proposed response to the impacts of tariffs.
How to apply
- Submit your application online through the My ACOA client portal.
- Review the How to apply for financial assistance page before applying.
- Submit all required documents, including those demonstrating the impact of tariffs, as part of the application process.
- Consult the IRRT FAQ for answers to common questions.
- Contact the nearest ACOA office if needed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications may be shared with other federal departments and institutions, as needed, including Employment and Social Development Canada, the Business Development Bank of Canada and other regional development agencies.
- Automated systems or artificial intelligence may be used to support the review and assessment of applications.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance Program
What is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance?
IRRT — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity Support helps businesses affected by tariffs preserve their operations. Funding covers wages and salaries, as well as recurring essential expenses such as rent, utilities, business insurance and property taxes.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance program?
To be eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance program, you must:
The business must be incorporated, located and active in Atlantic Canada.
It must have generated annual revenue of at least 1 million dollars in one or both of the last two fiscal years.
It must have been viable before the imposition of tariffs and demonstrate an impact from ongoing trade disruptions.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance?
Short-term support to maintain operations and staffing.
Activities aimed at easing liquidity pressures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance?
You can contact Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) or by phone at 1-888-576-4444.
Where is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance available?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Atlantic Canada — Liquidity assistance program is available across Canada.