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Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides conditional funding of up to $10 million per project for forest biomass initiatives in Ontario. It supports Indigenous partnerships, biomass pathway studies, innovative bioproduct manufacturing, and modernization projects.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 80%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Startups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Ontario wood product manufacturers and bioproduct companies
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Ontario for Ontario-based projects
- Applicants seeking funding for projects not related to forest biomass
- Companies without the required stream-specific status or ownership profile
Eligible expenses
- Professional, technical, and legal services
- Salaries, wages, and benefits for project staff
- Planning, design, training, and travel costs
- Equipment, machinery, materials, installation, and commissioning
- Project-related overhead, permits, and in-kind staff time
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land purchases
- Working capital
- Labour costs for owners with 10% or more ownership
- Office equipment and furnishings
- Vehicle purchases or leases
- Restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships and business development
- Feasibility, engineering, and technical studies
- Scientific trials and commercialization of innovative bioproducts
- Facility upgrades and modernization of existing wood product operations
How to apply
- Step 1
- Choose the appropriate stream.
- Review the stream requirements and prepare your project information.
- Step 2
- Complete the application form for your stream.
- Gather the supporting documentation requested by the program.
- Step 3
- Send the completed application and supporting documents by email to forestbiomass@ontario.ca.
- Step 4
- Wait for confirmation that your application is complete and accepted for review.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documentation
- Project proposal
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives and stream criteria
- Strength of the business plan and capacity
- Regional, sector-wide, and environmental impact
- Evidence that government support is needed
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness and eligibility first.
- Incomplete applications may be addressed with the applicant before review.
- Eligible applications are evaluated against program criteria and project impact.
- Approved projects require a Conditional Contribution Agreement.
- Funding is discretionary and not guaranteed.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed twice a year.
- A Conditional Contribution Agreement is required for approved projects.
- Approved projects may be publicly announced.
- Information submitted may be disclosed under Ontario’s access and privacy law.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Forest Biomass Program Program
What is the Ontario Forest Biomass Program?
This program provides conditional funding of up to $10 million per project for forest biomass initiatives in Ontario. It supports Indigenous partnerships, biomass pathway studies, innovative bioproduct manufacturing, and modernization projects.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Forest Biomass Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ontario Forest Biomass Program program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Forest Biomass Program program, you must:
Ontario-based project
Expands forest biomass use
Improves supply chain
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Forest Biomass Program?
Professional, technical, and legal services
Salaries, wages, and benefits for project staff
Planning, design, training, and travel costs
Equipment, machinery, materials, installation, and commissioning
Project-related overhead, permits, and in-kind staff time
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Forest Biomass Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at forestbiomass@ontario.ca.
Where is the Ontario Forest Biomass Program available?
The Ontario Forest Biomass Program program is available the province of Ontario.