Finance PEI Tariff Working Capital Assistance Program
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Working capital loans of up to $500,000 at a fixed 4% for Prince Edward Island businesses directly affected by U.S. export tariffs. Principal is deferred for the first 24 months, then repaid over five years (seven-year term), and there is no application fee. Manufacturers, processors, producers and distributors involved in export activity can apply until the $10 million program is allocated or March 31, 2027.
Eligibility Requirements
- Prince Edward Island based business affected by export tariffs (verified through financial records and trade data)
- Manufacturers, processors, producers and distributors significantly impacted by the export tariffs
- Must demonstrate the business has been directly affected by export tariff increases (for example, increased supply chain costs)
- Any PEI registered business involved in export activities impacted by tariffs
- Satisfactory credit rating, and no defaulted outstanding debt obligation on file in the Province's Central Default Registry
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Working capital loan of up to $500,000 at a fixed interest rate of 4% per year. Term 7 years: interest-only for the first 24 months, then structured principal payments over 5 years. Secured by a promissory note, personal guarantees of the business owner(s) and a registered General Security Agreement. No application fee. $10 million program.
- Type
- Loan
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Until all funding is allocated or March 31, 2027, whichever comes first
Program Scorecard
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Moderate — standard application process
Below average competition
Easy — minimal documentation
How to qualify
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Insider TipExpect to sign personal guarantees: every loan is secured by a promissory note, the owners' personal guarantees and a registered General Security Agreement, so line up your shareholders' personal net worth statements before you apply.
Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Cannot show a direct effect from export tariffs in financial records and trade data
Success Profile
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 3
Deadline Notes
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