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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 24, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP) provides collaboration projects with funding of up to $3 million (30% of eligible costs) to develop, diversify and transform Ontario's forest sector through technology, process and product innovation. Eligible projects must involve at least three partners—including forest sector businesses, research organizations, industry associations, or academia—with minimum eligible costs of $3 million.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 24, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- 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
The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects stream supports transformative initiatives that enhance innovation and market capability within Ontario’s forest and wood products sector. Eligible projects must involve collaboration and active participation from multiple partners and focus on innovative advancements.
- Development and implementation of first-in-kind innovations or adaptation of existing innovations.
- Process innovation and modernization that applies broadly across the sector.
- New product development that offers supply chain benefits and crosses into related sectors like wood building construction.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program's collaboration projects stream is open to a wide range of entities that are actively involved in Ontario’s forestry industry or related sectors and can significantly contribute to industry-leading innovation.
- Ontario forest and wood products corporations.
- Extra-provincial forest and wood products corporations.
- Federal forest and wood products corporations.
- Foreign forest and wood products corporations with an incorporated Canadian/Ontario subsidiary.
- Forestry-related not-for-profit corporations such as research organizations or industry associations.
- Ontario-based post-secondary education institutions.
- Eligible start-ups are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Who is not eligible
While the grant outlines detailed eligibility, specific restrictions on certain industries or company types not eligible for this grant are not explicitly mentioned. The guidelines primarily focus on what is eligible rather than what is not.
Eligible expenses
This grant supports collaboration projects that have a transformative impact on Ontario’s forest and wood products sector. Eligible activities focus on process and product innovation, involving collaboration among multiple partners.
- Industry-leading process innovation or modernization with broad application.
- New product development with benefits up and down the supply chain.
- Product innovation that provides broad benefits across Ontario’s forest sector and other related sectors such as wood building construction and design.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program operates on a competitive rounds-based system, limiting the number of grants allocated per year.
- Stacking of funding is permitted, but total government funding cannot exceed 75% of eligible project costs.
- Funding disbursements are typically made in arrears unless otherwise approved.
- There is a clawback mechanism for unmet commitments related to project investment, jobs, and payroll.
- Recipients must agree to maintain their operational footprint in Ontario, with non-compliance considered a default event.
- Approved projects will undergo public announcements.
- Ministry staff will assist applicants but this does not guarantee application acceptance.
- The program is bound by certain confidentiality and public reporting obligations in compliance with privacy legislation.
- Disbursements are typically made in annual installments, subject to meeting performance milestones.
- Projects must report annually on mandatory and selected performance measures, including wood utilization.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects. 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 Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects?
The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP) provides collaboration projects with funding of up to $3 million (30% of eligible costs) to develop, diversify and transform Ontario's forest sector through technology, process and product innovation. Eligible projects must involve at least three partners—including forest sector businesses, research organizations, industry associations, or academia—with minimum eligible costs of $3 million.
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:
Eligible applicants include Ontario forest and wood products corporations, extra-provincial, federal, and foreign forest and wood products corporations with a Canadian subsidiary.
Forestry-related not-for-profit corporations and Ontario-based post-secondary education institutions can also apply.
Collaboration projects require involvement of at least three project partners, including one Ontario-based for-profit forestry and wood products company.
What expenses are eligible under Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects?
The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects stream supports transformative initiatives that enhance innovation and market capability within Ontario’s forest and wood products sector. Eligible projects must involve collaboration and active participation from multiple partners and focus on innovative advancements. Development and implementation of first-in-kind innovations or adaptation of existing innovations.
Process innovation and modernization that applies broadly across the sector.
New product development that offers supply chain benefits and crosses into related sectors like wood building construction.
Who can I contact for more information about the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) 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