Regional Tariff Response Initiative (Prairies)
Prairie businesses hit by tariffs can get money for day-to-day operations and for projects that help them adapt to trade disruption.
Run by: Prairies Economic Development Canada
Type: Grant
Where: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Funding: Liquidity: non-repayable up to $2 million, up to 50% of costs. Pivot projects: non-repayable up to $1 million, up to 50%; repayable interest-free above $1 million, up to 75%. Up to $20 million in total
Business size: Businesses with minimum annual revenue of $1 million; not-for-profits helping them also qualify
Deadline: See the official page.
Related programs
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Small businesses and start-ups can borrow through their own financial institution under a federally registered loan program.
BDC Small Business Loan
Established, profitable Canadian businesses can apply online for a term loan from the federal development bank.
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Women entrepreneurs can borrow from delivery organizations to start or grow a business.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative in the North
Northern businesses affected by tariffs can get money for liquidity needs and for projects that help them pivot.