Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) has been extended and expanded in southern Ontario. The expanded parameters include increases in contribution amounts and the timeframe for eligible costs, and are available to new applicants and existing recipients.
- If you are a new applicant or an RRRF recipient in need of additional support, apply through our simplified application.
- If you are awaiting a decision on your RRRF application, your application will be considered under the expanded parameters and does not need to be resubmitted.
For more information, review the program guidelines.
The RRRF provides liquidity support to businesses and organizations affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19, that are unable to access other federal relief measures, or require additional support.
The Fund, valued at more than $1.5 billion nationally, is delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies.
In southern Ontario, we are delivering $436.4 million, including $69.4 million in targeted rural support delivered by Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs).
Who can apply for the RRRF
- A Canadian or provincially-incorporated business, co-operative, partnership or an Indigenous-owned business with 1 to 499 full-time equivalent employees; or
- Organizations, including social enterprises, that are engaged in commercial activities as a significant portion of operations (i.e., the exchanging of goods or services); or
- Chambers of commerce, business or sector associations and other economic development organizations that provide support to businesses.
That meet the following:
- Located in southern Ontario;
- Facing funding pressures with fixed operating costs, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Have applied to other Government of Canada COVID-19 relief measures for which they are eligible, as outlined in the program guidelines;
- Were operational prior to March 15, 2020;
- Are financially viable;
- Plan to continue to operate or resume operations; and
- Have an active business chequing/operating account.
Applications can be submitted for:
- Liquidity support for fixed operating costs to maintain regular operations where business revenues or cash flows have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, please view the program guidelines.
Next steps:
- Start the application process by using the Applicant toolkit.
Applicant toolkit
Applicant checklist
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Note: All of the above documentation is required for the application to be considered complete.
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Need help downloading the Application for Funding?
RRRF funding available through our partners
To provide targeted support to help businesses, sectors and communities particularly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to recover and move toward a more stable future, FedDev Ontario is providing funding to key partners in the region to deliver financial relief and other support through the RRRF.
If you are a rural business seeking $40,000 or less in support, you are encouraged to apply for RRRF support through your local CFDC.
Organizations interested in partnering with FedDev Ontario to support Canada's COVID-19 recovery efforts through the delivery of RRRF funding are encouraged to contact us to submit a proposal.
Click the links below to learn more.
If you are a rural business seeking $40,000 or less in support, you are encouraged to apply for RRRF support through your local CFDC.
If you are a small Ontario main street business seeking support to digitize your operations, register online for support through Digital Main Street, ShopHere, or the Future Proofing Main Street initiative.
If you are an Ontario SME seeking customized advice on digitizing any aspect of your operations, sign up to participate in the no-cost Recovery Activation Program through the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
If you are a destination marketing organization, visit the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario website for more information on the support available.
If you are a women-led SME in eastern Ontario, visit the Northumberland CFDC for more information or to apply for financial support to help with the key costs of reopening.
If you are a women-led SME in southwestern Ontario, visit the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation for more information or to apply for financial support to help with the key costs of reopening.
If you are a SME in a southern Ontario Francophone community, visit the Prescott Russell CDC's website for more information or to apply for financial support to reopen and rebuild revenues.
If you are a not-for-profit or social enterprise in a southern Ontario Francophone community, visit the l'Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario website for more information or to apply for financial relief to sustain operations as the economy gradually reopens.
If you are a SME, not-for-profit or social enterprise in a southern Ontario Francophone community, visit SÉO's website for more information on targeted advisory services to help you pivot your operations for success in the post-COVID-19 economy.
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