Business Size: small, medium

Industries: manufacturing, goods production, trade-impacted sectors

Region: Ontario

Other Criteria: for-profit business (legal entity or limited partnership) registered to carry out business in Ontario, minimum 3 years of substantive operations/financial statements, minimum 5 full-time equivalent (FTE) active employees (exceptions may be considered if significantly impacted by U.S. trade exposure and project demonstrates considerable benefits to Ontario’s economy), demonstrates impact from U.S. tariffs (e.g., operates in sectors like steel, auto, aluminum; 30%+ revenue loss due to tariffs; or pivoting operations due to tariffs), project requires minimum $200,000 investment in eligible project costs, project must be completed within 2 years, all project financing must be secured by the project start date, project addresses impacts of U.S. trade disruptions and aligns with Ontario's economic priorities (trade diversity, trade security, supply chain strengthening, job creation/retention), project must be a distinct undertaking, separate from ongoing operations, priority given to projects capitalizing on domestic market opportunities and addressing Ontario's supply chain gaps