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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. firms facing tariff disruptions
Latest source updateLast Update: May 13, 2026Latest change: Regional Tariff Response Initiative guidance was updated with new submission forms and revised applicant-guide content, while funding and program context were also expanded.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Latest change: Regional Tariff Response Initiative guidance was updated with new submission forms and revised applicant-guide content, while funding and program context were also expanded.
RTRI application requirements updated
Regional Tariff Response Initiative guidance was updated across the application and applicant-guide pages. The main process change is the addition of required Attestation and Supplemental forms, along with revised applicant-guide materials and removed priority-review wording for complete applications by October 15, 2025. The program overview also reflects added national RTRI funding context, while the applicant guides show broader changes to eligibility, funding conditions, project timing, and priority sectors. Contact details and the main application portal appear unchanged.
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 10,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative in British Columbia supports incorporated for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations that support SMEs. It provides assistance for productivity improvements, market expansion, supply chain optimization, digitization, automation, and related growth activities.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 10-499 employees
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Digitization, automation, and technology upgrades to improve productivity
- Market development and expansion to reach new customers
- Supply chain optimization and domestic trade strengthening
- Reshoring production, research and development operations, and specialized hiring
Documents Needed
- Completed application
- Completed attestation form
- Completed supplemental form
- Business plan or pitch presentation/deck
- Forecasted income statements and cash flow information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated for-profit businesses staffed in British Columbia
- Not-for-profit organizations that support SMEs
Eligible expenses
- Labour and material costs
- Machinery, equipment, and infrastructure purchases
- Consulting and professional services
- Advisory expenses
- Costs related to expanding or maintaining markets
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Basic and applied research and development (Technology Readiness Level 1-6)
- Land and buildings
- Entertainment and hospitality expenses
- Debt refinancing, interest, and depreciation
- Taxes, contingencies, donations, dues, memberships, lobbying, and commissions to secure funding
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Applications received by October 15, 2025 are prioritized.
- Applications are prioritized based on how many of the listed criteria they meet, with more criteria met resulting in higher prioritization.
- For not-for-profit organizations, complete applications received by October 15, 2025 are prioritized and more criteria met means higher priority.
How to apply
- Review the eligibility requirements.
- Review the applicant guide for SMEs or not-for-profits.
- Submit an application through the online application portal.
- Select the correct organization and program stream when creating the submission.
- Include the completed attestation form and supplemental form with the submission.
Processing and Agreement
- We are currently processing applications received in the first 30 days of the program opening.
- We aim to provide a funding decision within 90 business days (90% of the time) although responses may be delayed due to high submission volumes.
- For proposals that involve new technological innovations, a technical assessment may be done by the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), or by another external party contracted by PacifiCan.
Additional information
- Information provided by applicants may be shared with other federal departments and agencies, provincial or territorial governments, and municipal governments to review projects and determine eligibility for other Government of Canada programs.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia Program
What is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative in British Columbia supports incorporated for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations that support SMEs. It provides assistance for productivity improvements, market expansion, supply chain optimization, digitization, automation, and related growth activities.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia program?
To be eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia program, you must:
Incorporated for-profit business staffed in British Columbia
Not-for-profit organization that supports SMEs
Business must have been viable before March 21, 2025
What expenses are eligible under Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia?
Digitization, automation, and technology upgrades to improve productivity
Market development and expansion to reach new customers
Supply chain optimization and domestic trade strengthening
Reshoring production, research and development operations, and specialized hiring
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at PacifiCan.RTRI-SME_IRRT-PME@pacifican.gc.ca.
Where is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia available?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia is a Grant and Funding