Prairies Economic Development Canada · RTRI

Regional Tariff Response InitiativeUp to $5M for Prairie Businesses

Is your Prairie business impacted by U.S., China, or Canadian counter-tariffs? RTRI helps you boost productivity, diversify markets, and build supply chain resilience — with government funding to cover up to 50% of eligible costs.

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$500K–$5M

Repayable funding per project

Up to $1M

Non-repayable for businesses

~90 Days

Expected funding decision

Case Study

How Grant Metal Products Secured

$1,000,000

to Overcome Tariffs and Modernize

A Prairie-based manufacturer turns tariff challenges into a modernization opportunity with strategic grant funding.

Client Overview

Grant Metal Products Ltd.

A Prairie-based metal fabrication specialist, Grant Metal Products has been a trusted manufacturer since 1980. Specializing in custom metal fabrication, they serve automotive, industrial, and export markets across North America.

Est.

1980

Industry

Manufacturing

The Challenge

Tariff Impact: A Threat to Competitiveness

39%

Material Cost Increase

Direct impact from U.S.-China tariffs

Newly introduced tariffs created an urgent crisis:

•Lead times doubled, affecting customer delivery
•Key U.S. export contracts were lost to competitors
•Profit margins compressed to unsustainable levels

They needed capital to modernize—and they needed it fast.

The Solution

Strategic Positioning + Expert Execution

We identified the perfect funding vehicle and guided Grant Metal Products through every step.

Strategic Positioning

We identified the PrairiesCan Regional Tariff Relief Program (RTRI) as the optimal funding source and structured their modernization plan to maximize grant potential.

End-to-End Handling

From application strategy to submission to approval, we managed the entire complex process, eliminating confusion and risk.

Maximum Funding Secured

They secured the absolute maximum available: $1,000,000 in non-dilutive capital, plus additional funding from complementary programs.

Funded Equipment & Modernization

Prima Power Shear Genius Punching Machine

Advanced precision metal fabrication equipment

Robotic Welding Cell

Automated welding for improved efficiency & quality

Fabrication Line Modernization

Full line upgrades to reduce costs & increase capacity

Complete Project Support

Professional guidance throughout installation & optimization

The Results

Transformation Complete

$1,000,000

Grant Secured from RTRI

Non-dilutive capital—zero equity given up

$2,027,000

Total Funding Secured to Date

Combined RTRI + complementary program funding

-39%

Tariff Impact Reduced

Modernization enables cost recovery & efficiency gains

↑150%

Production Efficiency

Automated equipment reduces cycle times & errors

Strategic Impact

Positioned to re-enter U.S. export markets
Regained competitive edge in market pricing
Improved margins through automation
Sustained workforce with stable demand

Working with their team was one of the best decisions we made. They took a complex government program and turned it into a clear, structured process. We would not have secured the funding without their guidance. They helped us position our project properly, handled the entire application, and ultimately supported us in securing a $1,000,000 grant. If you are considering applying, I would strongly recommend working with them.
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Sean Philipiew
Owner, Grant Metal Products Ltd.

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