--- title: Ontario Automotive Modernization Program description: Up to $150,000 in grant funding for small and medium-sized automotive suppliers in Ontario to modernize operations and boost competitiveness. image: https://grantmatch.com/hubfs/Program%20Image%20%2845%29.png --- Funding for training # Ontario Automotive Modernization Program Up to $150,000 in grant funding for small and medium-sized automotive suppliers in Ontario to modernize operations and boost competitiveness. [ GrantMatch Team ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/author/grantmatch-team) Jun 11, 2025 [Canada](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/canada) [Economic Development](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/economic-development) [Funding for training](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/funding-for-training) [Innovation](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/innovation) ### Share this article [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-automotive-modernization-program-2025&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-automotive-modernization-program-2025&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-automotive-modernization-program-2025&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-automotive-modernization-program-2025&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) ### Subscribe ### Subscribe ![](https://grantmatch.com/hubfs/Program%20Image%20%2845%29.png) ## Up to $150,000 in Grant Funding Available to Businesses part of Ontario’s Automotive Supply Chain The **Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)** is a key initiative under Ontario’s Driving Prosperity auto strategy, designed to help small- and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers modernize their operations, improve competitiveness, and strengthen their position in the global supply chain. ### Program Overview **Purpose:** O-AMP helps Ontario-based automotive parts suppliers invest in new technologies and process improvements that support modernization and innovation. The goal is to drive productivity, boost competitiveness, and help companies integrate into global supply chains. **Funding Details:** - **Cost-sharing model:** Up to 50% of eligible project costs - **Maximum contribution per project:** $150,000 - **Applicant contribution:** At least 50% of total eligible project costs - Funding is non-repayable (grant) ### Who Can Apply? To be eligible for O-AMP, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Be a **small- or medium-sized business (SME)** with fewer than **500 employees** in Ontario - Generate **less than $1 billion in annual revenue** - Operate an **established production facility** in Ontario - Be a supplier to the automotive industry (e.g., Tier 1, 2, or 3 suppliers) ### Eligible Activities Projects should focus on improvements that modernize operations and contribute to business growth. Examples include: - **Technology adoption:** Automation, robotics, Industry 4.0 technologies - **Lean manufacturing implementation:** Process optimization and waste reduction - **Tooling and equipment upgrades:** To increase efficiency or product quality - **IT solutions:** ERP systems, quality assurance software - **Skills development and training** related to modernization initiatives ### Ineligible Activities Some examples of **ineligible** expenses include: - Regular maintenance or repair of existing equipment - Working capital and operational expenses not tied to modernization - Costs incurred before project approval ### How GrantMatch Can Help Navigating O-AMP funding can be complex - from confirming project eligibility to preparing a competitive application package. **GrantMatch** offers end-to-end support to help automotive suppliers maximize their chances of success. Our team will: - Assess your project’s eligibility - Align your application with program priorities - Maximize your funding potential through strategic cost structuring - Support reporting and compliance after approval **Connect with GrantMatch** today to accelerate your modernization plans with O-AMP funding. ## Similar posts [Canada Blog ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs) Funding for training ### [Ontario Automotive Modernization Program](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/ontario-automotive-modernization-program-2026?hsLang=en) Up to $150,000 in grant funding for small and medium-sized automotive suppliers in Ontario to modernize operations and boost competitiveness. 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