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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 21, 2025
- Closing date : April 29, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation 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 Sector Investment and Innovation Program?
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 29, 2025.
Who can I contact for more information about the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program?
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 available?
The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program?
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program is funded by Government of Ontario (ON)