Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Wood Manufacturing in Canada for 2026

Funding opportunities help Canadian wood manufacturers innovate and grow sustainably.

Canadian wood manufacturers can access grants to innovate and grow. Funding supports sustainability and improved efficiency in the industry.

124 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for Process Integration Studies at NRCan
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for industrial energy optimization studies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Forest Leadership Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports forest sector export diversification
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Growth Community Improvement Plan
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for forest sector innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for forest innovation studies
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Native Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Inclusive apprenticeship hiring support across Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Advanced manufacturing funding for homebuilding innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,700,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for economic growth in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Panel Innovation Platform (PIP)
CIFQ (CIFQ), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for collaborative innovation projects in Quebec’s panel and engineered wood composites industry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Save on Energy (SOE)
Funding for a full-time Energy Manager
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- 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 projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Softwood Lumber Action Plan – Expanding Market Opportunities Program and the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports forest innovation and market expansion
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)
Incentives for behind-the-meter solar PV systems
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Energy funding for Alberta industry
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- 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 projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Mission Support Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challenges
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and Fundingnull
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec