Fonds L'Ontario, ensemble pour le commerce ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Ontario - Businesses significantly impacted by U.S. trade disruptions - For-profit corporations and partnerships - Businesses with demonstrated commercial operations in Ontario - Enterprises aligned with Ontario's economic priorities - Businesses in sectors supporting trade diversification and supply chain resilience - Applicants must be registered and in good standing with provincial authorities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant funding (non-repayable contribution) - Specific funding amounts determined based on project scope and business impact - Matching contribution requirements likely apply (percentage to be confirmed with program administrator) - Funds issued in tranches tied to milestone completion - No repayment obligation for grant component - Funding subject to available provincial budget allocation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Trade diversification initiatives and market development activities - Supply chain security and resilience projects - Business continuity and adaptation measures addressing U.S. trade impacts - Export market development and new market entry strategies - Domestic supply chain strengthening and localization efforts - Technology adoption for trade compliance and operations - Product development aligned with alternative markets - Professional services supporting trade transition planning - Working capital to stabilize operations during trade disruption periods ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applications must demonstrate direct or indirect impact from U.S. trade disruptions - Projects must align with Ontario's economic priorities (trade diversification, supply chain security) - Eligible businesses must provide detailed project plans with timelines and deliverables - Funding release contingent on achieving specified project milestones - Progress reporting and documentation requirements throughout funding period - Compliance with Ontario and federal regulations mandatory - Funds must be deployed within specified timeframe - Potential audit and verification of eligible expenses - Recipients may be required to maintain employment levels or commit to job creation - Program funding subject to availability and program closure date (contact program administrator for details)