Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Status not published
Continuous intake with no fixed deadline; projects must be completed within 24 months of the start date.
Part of a CAD 50 million fund. Supports up to 75% of eligible project costs for smaller projects and a lower share for larger ones; grants for projects under CAD 10 million and loans above that.
You must co-fund 25%.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
public · regional
Deadline: rolling — Continuous intake with no fixed deadline; projects must be completed within 24 months of the start date.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 25% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: manufacturing, agri, any
- Stage: growth
- Locally registered entity required
Ontario businesses diversifying away from US markets to serve interprovincial and other export customers. Excludes refinancing of existing operations, electricity projects, waste management/primary recycling and hospitality (hotels and restaurants).
How to apply
- Register on Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).
- Consult an Ontario regional advisor before applying.
- Submit the application through TPON.
- Assessment and funding agreement.
What you will need
- Business and project plan
- Detailed budget
- Financial statements
- TPON registration
Source. https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-together-trade-fund — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked