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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Support for wood manufacturers and processors across Ontario
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened March 24, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
For-profit forest sector businesses that are registered to conduct business in Ontario.
See full eligibility
Overview
FSIIP provides funding for Ontario forest sector investment and innovation through business projects and collaboration projects. It supports productivity, competitiveness, market access, and sector-wide benefits through eligible technology, process, product, and collaboration initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capital investment projects that improve productivity, technology, process or product innovation, market expansion, and competitiveness in Ontario-based operations.
- Collaboration projects with active involvement of at least three project partners.
- Industry-leading innovation, including first-in-kind innovation or adaptation or adoption of existing innovations.
- Process innovation or modernization with broad application, and product innovation or new product development.
Documents Needed
- Stage I eligibility checklist and application form
- Stage II Business Plan
- All required supplemental documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit forest sector businesses that are registered to conduct business in Ontario.
- Forest sector related not-for-profit organizations, such as research organizations or industry associations.
- Ontario-based post-secondary education institutions.
- Newly formed businesses may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the province.
Who is not eligible
- Harvesting and hauling companies and projects are not eligible under the business projects stream.
Eligible expenses
- Project facility modifications and upgrades directly attributable to and necessary for the project, subject to prior written approval by Ontario.
- Equipment and machinery required for successful completion of the project, including new or used equipment, delivery, installation, and moving existing equipment to a new location for project use.
- Project-related computer hardware and software, including specialized hardware and software directly related to the project.
- Direct materials necessary for the project, including prototype materials, process and system testing materials, and training materials.
- One-time labour directly attributable to project development and implementation, research and development, training, market expansion, travel, and eligible legal, accounting, and intellectual property protection fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Harvesting and resource extraction projects.
- Restructuring.
- Mergers and acquisitions, such as purchase of an existing business.
- Interest costs under any capital lease.
- Internet connectivity and devices used for telecommunications.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s objectives: productivity, innovation, market access, competitiveness, and regional economies.
- Need for government financial support and sufficient funding to complete the project.
- Financial and technical due diligence, including project risk assessment.
- Project comparison against other applications in the same quarterly round.
How to apply
- Applications for funding through this program must be made through Transfer Payments Ontario (TPON).
- Register with TPON.
- Login to your TPON account and complete the Stage I eligibility checklist and application form.
- If approved for Stage II, submit a fully completed Stage II Business Plan and all required supplemental documents by the Stage II deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Approved applicants must enter into a funding agreement with the province before any payments are made.
- No payments are made until the funding agreement is signed and disbursement conditions are fulfilled.
- Disbursements may be made in arrears after eligible project costs have been incurred and paid.
- For grants, a performance payment generally equal to 20% of total funding is held until the project is completed in full.
- Funding agreements include commitments for project investment, jobs, and payroll, with pro rata clawbacks or repayment if commitments are not met.
Additional information
- The program has two streams: business projects and collaboration projects.
- Approved projects will be the subject of public announcements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects Program
What is the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects?
FSIIP provides funding for Ontario forest sector investment and innovation through business projects and collaboration projects. It supports productivity, competitiveness, market access, and sector-wide benefits through eligible technology, process, product, and collaboration initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects program?
To be eligible for the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects program, you must:
Business and collaboration projects must each have at least $3 million in eligible costs.
Collaboration projects must involve at least three project partners, including at least one Ontario-based for-profit forest sector business.
Applicants must demonstrate that government support is needed to implement the project.
What expenses are eligible under Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects?
Capital investment projects that improve productivity, technology, process or product innovation, market expansion, and competitiveness in Ontario-based operations.
Collaboration projects with active involvement of at least three project partners.
Industry-leading innovation, including first-in-kind innovation or adaptation or adoption of existing innovations.
Process innovation or modernization with broad application, and product innovation or new product development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at FSIIP@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-844-573-9017.
Where is the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects available?
The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects is a Grant and Funding