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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic SMEs affected by tariffs
Last Update: June 2, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 21, 2025
- Closing date : September 25, 2025
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) now provides up to $110 million in Atlantic Canada to help SMEs affected by tariffs. It supports projects that improve productivity, expand markets, strengthen supply chains, and reshore production, research and development, or talent.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 21, 2025
- Closing date : September 25, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investing in digitization, automation, and technology to improve productivity.
- Expanding into new markets.
- Strengthening domestic and global supply chains.
- Reshoring production, research and development, and talent.
Documents Needed
- Financial statements
- Proof of tariff impact
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated companies, corporations, co-operatives, or individuals operating a business
- Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Industry and sector associations
- Boards of trade and provincial entities supporting affected businesses
Eligible expenses
- Digitization, automation, and technology integration.
- Market diagnostics and market development or expansion.
- Strategic alliances, supply chain logistics, and compliance work.
- Business support, guidance services, and market development services.
- Reshoring or onshoring production, research and development, and recruiting specialized personnel.
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed based on the information and documentation provided.
- ACOA may contact applicants for additional information or clarification.
- A funding decision is made once the assessment is complete.
- Applicants receive an acknowledgement confirming receipt, including the project number and assigned program officer.
Additional information
- The initiative includes repayable and non-repayable funding streams.
- Projects in the steel and auto sectors may qualify for non-repayable funding.
- The initiative is time-limited and ends March 31, 2029, or when funds are fully committed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) now provides up to $110 million in Atlantic Canada to help SMEs affected by tariffs. It supports projects that improve productivity, expand markets, strengthen supply chains, and reshore production, research and development, or talent.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 25, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada program?
To be eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada program, you must:
Must meet REGI objectives.
Must show tariff-related impact.
Must be an eligible business or organization.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada?
Investing in digitization, automation, and technology to improve productivity.
Expanding into new markets.
Strengthening domestic and global supply chains.
Reshoring production, research and development, and talent.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada?
You can contact Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Where is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada available?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.