Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology
Support for AI, digital tools and advanced equipment
Updated May 2026
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.
218 programs available
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedIndigenous Youth Work Exchange Program
Summer work experience for Indigenous students- Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario 
Grant and FundingOpen2025 AgriStability late participation for producers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia
Late AgriStability support for Atlantic producers
Grant and FundingOpenSmall Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recoveryEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Expert AdviceOpenFarm Debt Mediation Service
Free mediation service helping insolvent Canadian farmers negotiate debt arrangements with creditors
Grant and FundingOpenThe Land for Wildlife Fund
Conservation land acquisition for fish and wildlife habitat- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
Financing for business growth and succession 
Grant and FundingClosedRivers & Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Funding for community projects in Rivers and area
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedOttawa Rural Clean Water Program
Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSupport Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters
Financing for softwood lumber duty-related liquidity needs- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Conservation Fund
Supports community-led conservation for fish and wildlife 
Tax CreditsClosedSchool Tax Rebate for Farm Properties
50% school tax rebate for Manitoba farm property
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program
Fully funded tree planting support in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonForest Biomass Program — Modernization stream
Modernizes Ontario's forest sector using underutilized biomass resources
Grant and FundingOpenVille de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Funding for local vitality projects
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Funding for agri-food research and development
Grant and FundingOpenMental Health Grants
Financial support for mental health service organizations in Montreal and Toronto.
Grant and FundingArchivedSector development program
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Forest Development Assistance Program (Forest Management Plan, 2006-2007)
Funding for private forest management plans- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario 
Grant and FundingClosedAlternative Land Use Services Program
Funding for agricultural land sustainability in Prince Edward Island
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
Grant and FundingOpenProtecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component
Support for municipal and school property taxes
Grant and FundingOpenCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminiumDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonEganville Generation Corporation Bursary
Funding for education in key local sectors
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedEmerging Innovators Challenge
SME-led clean technology funding in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBuild and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge
Supports wildland fire research and knowledge mobilization- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Green Jobs Internship Program
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources - Grant and FundingClosed
The contest - recognition of agricultural entrepreneurs in Quebec
Recognition for Quebec agricultural entrepreneurs 
Grant and FundingClosedSTIP — Resource Road Program
Funding for municipal resource road infrastructure
Other SupportClosedInnovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Inclusive headwear solution for industrial safety
Grant and FundingOpenCHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHuron Clean Water Project (HCWP)
Funding for water quality stewardship projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Financial support after a natural disaster 
Tax CreditsClosedIndustrial Investment Tax and Fee Rebate Program
Supports industrial investment through rebates
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Softwood Lumber Action Plan – Expanding Market Opportunities Program and the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Supports forest innovation and market expansion - Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation 
Grant and FundingClosedCICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Funding for BC-based innovators
Grant and FundingClosedCanfor High School Scholarship Program
Support for forestry and trades students
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedAlberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Fire safety testing facility
Fire safety testing and research support
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development Program – Rural Economy & Agri-Tourism (CIP Financial Incentive Program)
Funding for rural business and agri-tourism growth
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program
Financial incentives for village core businesses
Grant and FundingClosedScholarships of excellence (regular) forestry industry
Scholarships for forestry students in Quebec- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Down payment loan
Subordinate financing to complete your down payment - Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
Property tax relief for managed forest stewardship Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedBC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Funding for manufacturing growth and modernization
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenPerth County Stewardship Program
Funding for rural conservation projects- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Location-achat - access a farm
Access farmland without an upfront down payment 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions
Indigenous-led climate and conservation funding
Expert AdviceClosedConsulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
Funding for agricultural consulting services
Grant and FundingClosedAgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), Agricorp, La Financière agricole (FADQ), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)Insurance to protect farming operations
Grant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Tax CreditsOpenAtlantic Investment Tax Credit
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipmentEligible Funding- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosedBOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenGenome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 32,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingArchivedCRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant
Supports employment initiatives for people with lived experience of mental health or substance use.
Grant and FundingClosedSurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Funding for outdoor play projects in Surrey
Grant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance Program
Disaster recovery support for essential losses
Grant and FundingClosedGeorge & Marg Clarke Youth Agriculture Award
Support for youth pursuing agriculture studies
- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Data Preparation Fee Reimbursement Measure
Reimbursement for agricultural financial data preparation 
Grant and FundingClosedAgriInvest - 2022 AgriStability and AgriInvest Additional Information and Adjustment Request
Income support and savings for eligible farms- Grant and FundingOpen
School’s Out Summer
Supports inclusive summer programming for underserved children - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centre of Excellence for Wildland Fire Innovation and Resilience
Virtual centre for wildland fire innovation 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Funding for forest-sector community training needsFind tailored funding for your business
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Global Forest Leadership Program
Supports forest sector export diversification 
Grant and FundingClosedBell Canada - Bell True Patriot Love Fund
Funding for military mental health programs
Other SupportOpenTechnology Access Centres (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Grant and FundingOpenFESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
Supports wildfire risk reduction in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedSpruce Grove & District Agricultural Society Student Scholarship
Scholarship support for agriculture students- Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Supports Indigenous forest biomass partnerships - Grant and FundingClosed
CIFQ - Donations and sponsorships
Support for forest industry outreach and education 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenAg-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Technology Leadership
Supports digital tech commercialization and growthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportOpenGasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenFinancial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Financial support for private forest improvement- Grant and FundingClosed
Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026
Tree planting support for private landowners - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sectorEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Supports corporations with eligible manufacturing and processing income 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)
Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses