Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

$3 Million in Funding Available for Forestry Sector Improvements!

Funding Overview

Business Projects:

Applicants have the opportunity to secure financial support amounting to a maximum of 30% of eligible expenditures through a performance-based loan, with the potential for up to 50% of the loan to be forgiven. In exceptional circumstances, grants representing up to 15% of eligible costs may be considered, subject to the discretion of the province.

It is important to note that combining this support with other provincial funding programs is not permissible. However, applicants may stack this support with other government assistance, such as federal or municipal support, up to a limit of 50% of eligible project costs.
 

Collaboration Projects:

For collaboration projects, applicants are eligible for funding support of up to 30% of eligible costs in the form of a grant, with a maximum cap of $3 million. In this case, stacking with other government funding programs, including federal, provincial, and municipal sources, is permitted up to a limit of 75% of eligible project costs.

• Enhance productivity and competitiveness
  
• Increase innovation
  
• Create greater market access for Ontario firms
  
• Improve the competitiveness of Ontario’s broader forest sector
  
• Strengthen regional economies
  
  Funding is approved through a competitive rounds-based process.
  
  

Eligible Activities