Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Provincial - Government of Ontario · Up to $5,000,000
April 2025 continuous-intake fund (grants or loans, typically 10–20% of eligible costs to a maximum of $5 million) for for-profit Ontario businesses investing at least $200,000 to diversify, reshore, or adapt to US trade disruption. Requires ≥3 years operations and ≥5 FTEs. Retail, hospitality, and sole proprietors are ineligible. This is not the closed COVID-era Ontario Together Fund. Published amount: Up to $5,000,000. Best for: Established Ontario manufacturers and exporters adapting to trade disruption. Administered by Government of Ontario. Official source: Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF).
Criteria
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| Amount | Up to $5,000,000 |
| Rate / repayable | N/A - Grant; loans may be interest-free during the project. Repayable: no (per catalog). |
| What it funds | April 2025 continuous-intake fund (grants or loans, typically 10–20% of eligible costs to a maximum of $5 million) for for-profit Ontario businesses investing at least $200,000 to diversify, reshore, or adapt to US trade disruption. Requires ≥3 years operations and ≥5 FTEs. Retail, hospitality, and sole proprietors are ineligible. This is not the closed COVID-era Ontario Together Fund. Highlights: Up to $5 million; Continuous intake since Apr 2025; ≥3 years, ≥5 FTE, ≥$200K project; Not the COVID Ontario Together Fund; Retail / hospitality / sole props out. |
| Intake window | Continuous intake since April 2025 (stated in the program description). |
| Region | Ontario, including southern Ontario / Markham. The bar is high: ≥3 years operations, ≥5 FTEs, and a project of at least $200,000. Retail, hospitality, and sole proprietors are ineligible per the catalog. |
| Administrator | Government of Ontario (Provincial - Government of Ontario) |
Published highlights
- Up to $5 million
- Continuous intake since Apr 2025
- ≥3 years, ≥5 FTE, ≥$200K project
- Not the COVID Ontario Together Fund
- Retail / hospitality / sole props out
FAQ
Is this a grant?
Yes — the catalog lists Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) as a grant (non-repayable per catalog: N/A - Grant; loans may be interest-free during the project). Amount: Up to $5,000,000. Verify on the official page.
Who qualifies in Markham?
Ontario, including southern Ontario / Markham. The bar is high: ≥3 years operations, ≥5 FTEs, and a project of at least $200,000. Retail, hospitality, and sole proprietors are ineligible per the catalog. Qualifies where the published criteria fit: existing businesses; typically 3+ years in business; at least 5 employees; Canadian citizens, permanent residents; for-profit; Ontario; established Ontario manufacturers and exporters adapting to trade disruption.
Is there a minimum years in business or employee count?
Catalog floors: 3 year(s) in business; at least 5 employee(s). See the official page if a rule is not listed here.
Can newcomers or work-permit holders apply?
The catalog lists Canadian citizens and permanent residents only — work-permit is not in the eligibility list. Do not assume a work-permit newcomer qualifies.
Should a brand-new shop apply?
Real bar: for-profit Ontario business; ≥3 years operations; ≥5 FTEs; investing at least $200,000. Retail, hospitality, and sole proprietors are ineligible. A brand-new shop should self-select out.
When is intake open?
Continuous intake since April 2025 (stated in the program description).
Related programs
Eligibility is determined by the government administrator (Government of Ontario), not Markham Office. Amounts, rates, and windows change. Verify every detail on the official page before you apply. Markham Office is an assessment helper only. As of September 2026.