Forestry Grant in Canada
Grants for Canadian Forestry Companies
Canada’s forestry industry is transforming as businesses invest in innovation, clean technology, and sustainable growth. Across the country, companies can access a broad network of funding programs—from federal initiatives like Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT), Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), and Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood), to provincial programs that target modernization and emissions reduction. These grants help sawmills, engineered wood producers, and biomass energy developers upgrade equipment, improve efficiency, and develop new products for global markets. Combined with growing support for Indigenous-led forestry projects, this wave of funding is helping Canada’s forest sector remain competitive, reduce carbon impacts, and drive the shift toward a cleaner, circular economy.

Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Farm Land and Buildings Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction

Commercial fuel tax refund
Government of Yukon- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Gouvernement du Québec- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
City of Rouyn-Noranda- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing

Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Government of British Columbia- From $20,000 to $300,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan- From $50,000 to $300,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services

Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Forest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Government of Ontario- Up to 35% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Farm Transfer Transition Loans
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Genome Canada- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Farm Debt Mediation Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Forest Operations Modernization Program
Gouvernement du Québec- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Government of Canada- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Government of Canada- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Business Rebate Program
NB Power- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

Community Conservation Fund
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

The Land for Wildlife Fund
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration

AgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Distress Line Equity Fund
Public Health Agency of Canada- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- All industries

PRCCM – Stream 1
Gouvernement du Québec- Up to 90% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Bell Canada - Bell True Patriot Love Fund
BCE- From $5,000 to $75,000
- All industries

Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
B.C. Investment Agriculture Foundation- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- All industries

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
SurreyCares- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Local Food Infrastructure Fund - Small Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)- From $25,000 to $100,000
- All industries

Protecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component
Quebec Wildlife Foundation- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Programme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation- Maximum amount : 55,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

BOLT Grant Program
Internet Society Foundation- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction

Research Funding
Earthwatch Institute- From $20,000 to $80,000
- All industries

Balancing our Triple Bottom Line
Interfor- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant
Province of British Columbia- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- All industries

Mental Health Grants
ECHO Foundation- No Condition
- All industries

Emergency Response Grants
United Way British Columbia- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- All industries

School’s Out Summer
United Way British Columbia- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Educational services

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Gouvernement du Québec- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing