RTRI Funding Options

Understanding your funding options under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative is crucial for maximizing financial support while minimizing long-term financial obligations. Our financial advisors specialize in identifying the optimal funding structure for your specific business situation.

Personalized Funding Strategy Assessment

Our team conducts a comprehensive analysis of your business to determine which RTRI funding stream offers the most significant benefit with the least burden. We evaluate your:

– Current financial position and cash flow projections
– Tariff impact severity and projected timeline
– Project scope, timeline, and implementation requirements
– Capacity to secure additional funding from non-government sources
– Long-term growth strategy and capital requirements

Based on this assessment, we’ll recommend the optimal funding approach from the available options below.

Option 1: Repayable Contributions for Commercial Projects

Ideal for: Businesses with strong cash flow projections and significant growth potential that can accommodate future repayments.

Key Benefits:

Substantial funding amounts ($200,000 to $10 million per project)

Higher funding percentage (up to 75% of eligible project costs)

Interest-free repayment terms

No collateral requirements

No penalties for early repayment

Strategic Considerations:

Repayment typically begins one year after project completion.

Standard 5-year repayment term with equal monthly installments.

Requires minimum 25% funding from non-PacifiCan sources

At least 10% must come from non-government sources.

Option 2: Non-Repayable Contributions for Commercial Projects

Ideal for: Businesses playing a critical role in local economic development or supply chain resilience with limited capacity for future repayments.

Key Benefits:

No repayment obligations

Funding up to $1 million per project

Potential for significant impact on business transformation

Reduces risk during market volatility

Strategic Considerations:

Limited to one non-repayable RTRI project per business

Lower funding percentage (up to 50% of eligible project costs)

Higher matching requirement (minimum 50% from non-PacifiCan sources)

At least 10% must come from non-government sources

Must demonstrate local economic benefits and supply chain importance

Option 3: Non-Repayable Support for Non-Profit Organizations

Ideal for: Industry associations, business improvement organizations, and other non-profits supporting multiple SMEs affected by tariffs.

Key Benefits:

No repayment obligations

Funding up to $1 million per project

Potential for significant impact on business transformation

Reduces risk during market volatility

Strategic Considerations:

Funding Source Optimization

A critical component of any successful RTRI application is securing the required non-PacifiCan and nongovernment funding sources. Our financial advisors provide:

Funding Source Identification

We help identify potential complementary funding programs at the provincial and municipal levels.

Indigenous Funding Pathways

Specialized guidance for Indigenous-led businesses eligible for up to100% combined government assistance
.

Private Sector Funding Strategies

Assistance with approaches to secure the required non-government funding

Application Scoring Enhancement

Strategic approaches to secure higher levels of non-PacifiCanfunding to improve application competitiveness

Next Step: Your Customized Funding Assessment

Our financial advisors will conduct a no-obligation funding assessment to determine which RTRI option best suits your business needs and how to optimize your funding structure for maximum benefit.

Let’s Get Started!

Contact us today to learn how we can assist your business in securing the funds to grow and evolve. Let’s make your vision a reality.

Call: (437) 295-4911
Email: info@royalbusinessconsulting.com