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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Amount of Funding
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- Amount: Up to $5 million in grant or loan funding
- Coverage: Up to 75% of eligible project costs for projects demonstrating exceptional benefit
Eligible Applicants
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- 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
Eligible Activities
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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
Program Deadline
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Average of
Time Saving
95%
Throughout the application process
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Successfully applying for the right funding program at the right time, focusing on the right topics is no easy challenge. We provide an average 95% time savings to our clients, compared to businesses that apply for funding in-house.
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