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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program provides funding support of up to 30% of eligible costs, with a grant maximum of $3 million for collaboration projects, aimed at improving productivity, competitiveness, and market access in Ontario's forest sector. Eligible activities include strategic innovation projects by forest sector manufacturers, processors, and collaborations with research organizations, industry associations, and academia.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : March 21, 2025
- Closing date : April 29, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- 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
How to apply
1
Access Transfer Payment Ontario
- Login to the Transfer Payment Ontario portal.
- Access the Stage I Eligibility Checklist and Application Form.
2
Complete Stage I Application
- Complete the Stage I Eligibility Checklist.
- Fill out the Stage I Application Form with detailed project information.
- Submit your Stage I application before the deadline for the desired round.
3
Prepare for Stage II
- If selected, prepare a Stage II Business Plan.
- Gather all required supplemental documents.
4
Submit Stage II Application
- Submit the completed Stage II Business Plan and supplemental documents by the Stage II deadline.
- Ensure all information is complete and accurate to avoid deferral or rejection.
5
Review and Confirmation
- Check for a confirmation of submission for both Stage I and Stage II.
- Contact the Business Development Branch via email or phone for assistance if needed.
Contacts
FSIIP@ontario.ca
1-844-573-9017
