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BDC Forestry Support Program
Financing and advisory support for forestry businesses
Latest source updateLast Update: September 30, 2026Latest change: BDC lowered the minimum annual revenue threshold from $2M to $1M and updated the Forestry Support Program pages and forms to reflect the revised eligibility and application flow.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 30, 2026
Latest change: BDC lowered the minimum annual revenue threshold from $2M to $1M and updated the Forestry Support Program pages and forms to reflect the revised eligibility and application flow.
BDC Forestry Support Program eligibility broadened
BDC’s Forestry Support Program now shows a lower minimum annual revenue threshold of $1M instead of $2M across the liquidity support and transformation support pages and forms. The program page also now separates the two solutions more clearly, adding distinct eligibility, use-of-funds, loan-limit, and support details for each offer. The application flow was updated with direct eligibility links and reworded intake questions, including asking when funds should be available rather than when they are needed. The program page also now tells applicants who do not qualify to use BDC’s tariff resources or contact their regional development agency.
Funding available
$ 250,000 - $ 25,000,000
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Forestry manufacturers and service companies can apply for Liquidity support.
See full eligibility
Overview
BDC's Forestry Support Program helps Canadian forestry manufacturers and service companies manage trade uncertainty and economic pressure with financing and advisory support, offering up to $25 million depending on the option. It can support working capital, debt or lease payments, automation, AI, equipment upgrades, and strategic growth projects such as partnerships or mergers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Investment projects that improve productivity, competitiveness or market diversification.
- Investments in automation, AI and equipment.
- Strategic growth initiatives such as partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.
Documents Needed
- An organizational chart
- 3 years of financial statements, including interim FIs, if applicable
- Recent financial statements including cash-flow statements
- Borrowing based information and compliance certificate
- Tariff-related requirements and supporting information for finished wood product manufacturers
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Forestry manufacturers and service companies can apply for Liquidity support.
- Forestry manufacturers can apply for Transformation support.
Who is not eligible
- Forestry service companies cannot access Transformation support.
- Businesses in the softwood lumber mills or remanufacturing sectors that have obtained support through the Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program cannot access Liquidity support.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital and operational cash-flow needs, including regularly scheduled monthly debt or lease payments.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Transformation support is not available to forestry service companies, such as companies harvesting lumber and forestry transportation.
- Businesses in the softwood lumber mills or remanufacturing sectors that have obtained support through the Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program cannot access Liquidity support.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Selection criteria
- Direct or indirect negative material impact from U.S. tariffs, related uncertainty, or the economic downturn.
- Viable before the tariff measures.
- Financial stress or financial decline, depending on the forestry segment.
- Relevant forestry activity and revenue share for service businesses.
How to apply
- Start your request online and tell BDC about your challenges and business to see if you’re eligible.
- Speak with an expert to assess your needs with an advisor.
- If approved, BDC will send you a loan offer based on your financial needs and capabilities.
- For Transformation support, share information about your business, projects, and challenges.
- BDC will contact you to better understand your situation and how its consulting services can help.
- BDC will put together a proposal including solutions, deliverables, budget, and timelines; no financial commitment is made until you sign off.
Processing and Agreement
- After you complete the online application form, a BDC representative will contact you to request additional documentation.
- If approved, BDC will send you a loan offer based on your financial needs and capabilities.
- For Transformation support, BDC Advisory Services will review the transformation plan to ensure it meets the required best practices before financing is approved.
- For transformation applications, BDC will put together a proposal including solutions, deliverables, budget, and timelines, and there is no financial commitment until you sign off.
Additional information
- Businesses with revenues below $2M can contact Canada’s Regional Development Agencies to identify regionally tailored funding and support programs.
- If you have already obtained support through the Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program, you may still be eligible for Transformation support, but not Liquidity support.
- More detailed documents could be required depending on your specific sub-sector.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Forestry Support Program Program
What is the BDC Forestry Support Program?
BDC's Forestry Support Program helps Canadian forestry manufacturers and service companies manage trade uncertainty and economic pressure with financing and advisory support, offering up to $25 million depending on the option. It can support working capital, debt or lease payments, automation, AI, equipment upgrades, and strategic growth projects such as partnerships or mergers.
How much funding can be received?
BDC Forestry Support Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the BDC Forestry Support Program program?
To be eligible for the BDC Forestry Support Program program, you must:
Headquartered in Canada
At least 3 years in operation
Annual revenues of $2M or more
What expenses are eligible under BDC Forestry Support Program?
Investment projects that improve productivity, competitiveness or market diversification.
Investments in automation, AI and equipment.
Strategic growth initiatives such as partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Forestry Support Program?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.
Where is the BDC Forestry Support Program available?
The BDC Forestry Support Program program is available across Canada.