Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Receive up to 75% of eligible expenses to a max of $5M

The Ontario government has introduced the brand-new Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF), a $50 million government funding program aimed at helping businesses make near-term investments to serve more interprovincial customers, develop new markets, and re-shore critical supply chains.  

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Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Amount of Funding

    • Amount: Up to $5 million in grant or loan funding
    • Coverage: Up to 75% of eligible project costs for projects demonstrating exceptional benefit

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Eligible Applicants

    • For-profit businesses (legal entity or limited partnership) operating in Ontario
    • Minimum of three years of operations with financial statements
    • Minimum of five full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
    • Must be significantly impacted by U.S. trade disruptions, such as:
    • Operating in a tariff-targeted sector (e.g., steel, auto, aluminum)
    • Facing revenue loss of 30% or more
    • Pivoting operations to supply a customer affected by tariffs

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Eligible Activities

    • Facility upgrades, equipment, and machinery
    • One-time labour and specialized expertise
    • Materials, training, and market access
    • New certifications, labeling, and product adaptation for new markets

Project Eligibility:

    • Minimum project spend of $200,000
    • Located in Ontario and completed within two years
    • Project must help diversify revenue streams and address U.S. trade impacts by:
    • Enhancing domestic competitiveness
    • Reshoring supply chains or replacing U.S.-based suppliers
    • Pivoting to less trade-exposed goods
    • Creating or securing jobs in Ontario

Ineligible Projects Include:

    • Routine operations, maintenance, or capital replacement
    • Refinancing, acquisitions, or business restructuring
    • Hospitality, waste management, and electricity projects
    • Sole proprietors, nonprofits, retail, and most personal services firms

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

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