--- title: Forest Biomass Program description: Unlock the potential of Ontario's forest biomass with up to $10 million in funding through the groundbreaking Ontario Forest Biomass Program. Find out how to apply and make a difference in the circular and green economy. image: https://grantmatch.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_500195614-1.jpeg --- In Canada # Forest Biomass Program Unlock the potential of Ontario's forest biomass with up to $10 million in funding through the groundbreaking Ontario Forest Biomass Program. Find out how to apply and make a difference in the circular and green economy. [ GrantMatch Team ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/author/grantmatch-team) Apr 18, 2024 [Agriculture](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/agriculture) [Funding for Forestry](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/funding-for-forestry) [In Canada](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/in-canada) [Ontario](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/ontario) [Provincial Grants](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/provincial-grants) ### Share this article [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/forest-biomass-program-2024&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/forest-biomass-program-2024&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/forest-biomass-program-2024&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/forest-biomass-program-2024&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) ### Subscribe ### Subscribe ![](https://grantmatch.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_500195614-1.jpeg) ## **Ontario Forest Biomass Program: Unlocking Potential with Up to $10 Million in Funding** The Ontario Forest Biomass Program is a groundbreaking initiative supporting projects aimed at advancing the circular and green economy. With a total budget of $19,600,000, the program offers funding across four strategic streams, empowering diverse stakeholders to harness the potential of forest biomass. The Ontario Forest Biomass Program presents a unique opportunity for stakeholders to pioneer transformative projects within Ontario's forest sector.  Rooted in Ontario's commitment to wood and forest biomass development, the program represents a strategic initiative to propel the province towards a circular and green economy. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and modernization, the program seeks to unlock the economic potential of forest biomass while addressing pressing environmental challenges. ### Funding INformation **The following provides a breakdown of funding information for all the streams:** 1. **Indigenous Bioeconomy Partnerships (IBP) Stream:** - Total Funding: $5,000,000 - Average Grant Size: $100,000 - $500,000 per project - Number of Projects to be Funded: Approximately 10-50 2. **Exploring Biomass Pathways (EBP) Stream:** - Total Funding: $3,000,000 - Average Grant Size: $50,000 - $200,000 per project - Number of Projects to be Funded: Approximately 15-60 3. **Innovative Bioproduct Manufacturing (IBM) Stream:** - Total Funding: $7,000,000 - Average Grant Size: $200,000 - $1,000,000 per project - Number of Projects to be Funded: Approximately 7-35 4. **Modernization (MOD) Stream:** - Total Funding: $4,600,000 - Average Grant Size: $100,000 - $500,000 per project - Number of Projects to be Funded: Approximately 9-46 Eligibility Criteria The Ontario Forest Biomass Program seeks to engage a diverse array of stakeholders in its mission to promote the sustainable use of forest biomass and the development of Ontario's bioeconomy. Here's a breakdown of the eligible applicants for each program stream: 1. **Indigenous Bioeconomy Partnerships (IBP) Stream:** - Indigenous communities - Indigenous not-for-profit and for-profit organizations and businesses (51% or greater control and ownership by an Indigenous community or communities, organization, or person(s)) 2. **Exploring Biomass Pathways (EBP) Stream:** - For-profit organizations - Not-for-profit organizations - Businesses in earlier phases of exploring the potential use of forest biomass in Ontario 3. **Innovative Bioproduct Manufacturing (IBM) Stream:** - For-profit companies operating in Ontario that produce bioproducts in an existing facility using forest biomass, or will adopt the use of forest biomass in their bioproducts production - Canadian not-for-profit organizations that can help facilitate investments in Ontario’s forest bioeconomy 4. **Modernization (MOD) Stream:** - Existing wood products manufacturing facilities operating in Ontario - Facilities playing a key role in regional harvesting and/or supply chains - Facilities currently consuming significant quantities of forest biomass (mill residues and/or forest biofibre) as a primary feedstock   Eligible Projects The Ontario Forest Biomass Program aims to support a diverse range of projects that contribute to the sustainable utilization of forest biomass and the growth of Ontario's bioeconomy. Here's a breakdown of the eligible projects under each stream: 1. **Indigenous Bioeconomy Partnerships (IBP) Stream:** - Studies, plans, evaluations, assessments, or related activities to identify or develop economic or business opportunities utilizing forest biomass. - Strategic, business, human resources, marketing, and financial planning or community economic development planning. - Development or expansion of Indigenous joint ventures, partnerships, or businesses. - Capacity development and training. - Development of tools, technology, products, services, and systems. - Engineering design, environmental planning and permitting, or other project design activities. - Site development, facility construction and commissioning, and business start-up and expansion of operations. 2. **Exploring Biomass Pathways (EBP) Stream:** - Engineering and feasibility studies. - Pre-commercial and commercial scientific trials. - Operational and technical requirement assessments for projects that use forest biomass as a primary feedstock. 3. **Innovative Bioproduct Manufacturing (IBM) Stream:** - Increasing the regional use of forest biomass through the adoption of new or innovative technology or process. - Providing realistic prospects for near-term technology deployment and commercialization of new or innovative technology or process using forest biomass. - Integrating forest biomass into new sectors of the economy through pre-processing of material to create usable feedstocks for manufacturing, infrastructure, or resource extraction. 4. **Modernization (MOD) Stream:** - Developing a modernization plan that results in supply chain and process-based improvements that maintain or increase the use of forest biomass and modernize key aspects of facility operations. Deadline The deadline to apply for the Ontario Forest Biomass Program varies, with multiple intake periods scheduled over the coming years. Applicants should take note of the following deadlines: - May 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST - November 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST - May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST - November 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST - May 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST - November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST ## Similar posts [Canada Blog ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs) In Canada ### [Forest Biomass Program](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/forest-biomass-program?hsLang=en) This program will focus on supporting initiatives that secure and increase long-term wood utilization across the province, focusing on underutilized... 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