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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in British Columbia offers up to $10 million in government funding to support businesses and not-for-profit organizations impacted by international trade disruptions. The program aims to boost productivity, strengthen supply chains, and diversify markets through eligible activities such as digitization, automation, market expansion, and supply chain optimization.
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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
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 10-499 employees
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investment in digitization, automation, and technology adoption to improve productivity and competitiveness.
- Development and expansion into new markets to find additional customers.
- Optimization of global supply chain logistics and compliance with international standards to enhance market access or sales.
- Strengthening domestic supply chains and expanding internal trade to increase business resilience and reliability.
- Reshoring production, or enhancing research and development operations with new expertise and personnel.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated for-profit businesses employing between 10 and 499 full-time employees in British Columbia
- Not-for-profit organizations that support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Businesses operating in industries such as forestry, metal, machinery and equipment, agriculture, and seafood (specifically prioritized for non-repayable funding applications)
Eligible expenses
- Investments in digitization, automation, and modernization of technology aimed at enhancing productivity and competitiveness.
- Costs associated with developing and expanding into new markets.
- Expenses related to optimizing and strengthening supply chain logistics, including compliance with market access standards.
- Expenditures for reshoring production or research and development operations.
- Recruitment and hiring expenses for highly qualified personnel and expertise essential to project objectives.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Additional information
- Eligible costs may be retroactively claimed up to 12 months prior to application, provided they are not incurred before March 21, 2025.
- Projects must start on or after March 21, 2025 and be completed by March 31, 2028.
- Applications received before October 15, 2025 will receive priority in the review process.
- Recipients can apply for multiple projects, but non-repayable funding is limited to one project per business for the lifetime of the RTRI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia. 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) — British Columbia?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in British Columbia offers up to $10 million in government funding to support businesses and not-for-profit organizations impacted by international trade disruptions. The program aims to boost productivity, strengthen supply chains, and diversify markets through eligible activities such as digitization, automation, market expansion, and supply chain optimization.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia Funds up to 75% 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 in British Columbia, employing 10–499 full-time employees
Continuous and viable operation for at least 3 years leading up to March 21, 2025
At least 2 complete years of externally prepared/reviewed financial statements
What expenses are eligible under Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia?
Investment in digitization, automation, and technology adoption to improve productivity and competitiveness.
Development and expansion into new markets to find additional customers.
Optimization of global supply chain logistics and compliance with international standards to enhance market access or sales.
Strengthening domestic supply chains and expanding internal trade to increase business resilience and reliability.
Reshoring production, or enhancing research and development operations with new expertise and personnel.
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