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Forest Operations Modernization Program
Funding for forest operations modernization projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 15, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports forest operations modernization projects in Quebec with funding of up to $250,000. It covers feasibility studies, wood yard modernization or installation, and improved logistics for harvesting, transport, and wood yards.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 15, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies for forest operations modernization projects
- Modernization of existing wood yards
- Creation of new wood yards
- Implementation of improved logistics for harvesting, transport, and wood yards
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Board resolution, if applicable
- Project financing Excel file
- Service offer or quotes
- CVs of experts for feasibility studies
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted for-profit businesses
- Business groups
- Legally constituted nonprofit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in bankruptcy
- Entities listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Government ministries and agencies
- Applicants who failed to meet obligations under a previous Quebec government financial aid file
Eligible expenses
- Project management fees up to 5% of total project cost
- Consulting, subcontracting, and professional fees
- Equipment and technology purchase, installation, and rental
- Software and essential licenses
- Direct material costs and wood yard installation or improvement work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is deemed admissible
- Travel, financing, and marketing costs
- Office and building-related costs, including architecture and engineering fees
- Land purchase costs and related fees
- Security equipment, rolling equipment, and fixed truck scales
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in chronological order after submission.
- The MRNF first checks admissibility and may request additional information.
- Eligible files are analyzed by an evaluation committee and recommended for approval or refusal.
- The decision is communicated in writing after authority approval.
- If accepted, an acceptance letter and a subsidy agreement are prepared.
Additional information
- The program budget was exhausted on November 15, 2023, and new applications are closed.
- Applications already submitted may not all be reviewed.
- Final reporting templates are available for each project category.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forest Operations Modernization Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Forest Operations Modernization Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Forest Operations Modernization Program?
This program supports forest operations modernization projects in Quebec with funding of up to $250,000. It covers feasibility studies, wood yard modernization or installation, and improved logistics for harvesting, transport, and wood yards.
How much funding can be received?
Forest Operations Modernization Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Forest Operations Modernization Program program?
To be eligible for the Forest Operations Modernization Program program, you must:
Legally constituted business or nonprofit
Quebec establishment required
Project carried out in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Forest Operations Modernization Program?
Feasibility studies for forest operations modernization projects
Modernization of existing wood yards
Creation of new wood yards
Implementation of improved logistics for harvesting, transport, and wood yards
Who can I contact for more information about the Forest Operations Modernization Program?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at PMOF@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 627-8650, poste 704158.
Where is the Forest Operations Modernization Program available?
The Forest Operations Modernization Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Forest Operations Modernization Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Forest Operations Modernization Program is a Grant and Funding