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Ontario Tariff Relief: Grants vs. Loans — Which Is Right for Your Business?

Ontario Tariff Relief Grants Vs Loans

Key Takeaways Loans (repayable) suit businesses with a clear ability to repay who need capital now — for cash flow, equipment, or expansion. Grants and non-repayable contributions suit businesses making structural changes, like market diversification or reshoring, where the province wants to share the risk. Some programs, like the Ontario Together Trade Fund, blend both […]

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Ontario Together Trade Fund: How Small Businesses Can Get Up to $5 Million

Ontario Together Trade Fund Eligibility How To Apply

Key Takeaways The Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) offers grants or interest-free loans of up to $5 million to help SMEs adapt to U.S. tariff disruptions. Most approved projects receive 10–20% of eligible costs; the maximum 75% is reserved for projects with exceptional benefit to Ontario. Applicants need at least 3 years of operating history

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Ontario Small Business Tariff Relief 2026: The Complete Guide to Loans and Grants

Ontario Small Business Tariff Relief 2026 Guide

Key Takeaways Ontario has expanded the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) to offer up to $1 billion in loans for businesses hit by new U.S. Section 338 tariffs. Federal programs like the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and BDC Pivot to Grow offer both repayable and non-repayable funding for SMEs. Manufacturing, steel, aluminum, and auto-related businesses

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Protect Ontario Financing Program Explained: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

Protect Ontario Financing Program Eligibility How To Apply

Key Takeaways The Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) offers term loans from $250,000 up to $40 million to help cover payroll, lease, and utility costs. Eligibility now covers both Section 232 tariffs (steel, aluminum, copper, autos) and the newer Section 338 tariffs (a broader list including machinery, plastics, beverages, paper, furniture, and more). Businesses need

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