Ontario Made

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Ontario Made a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Made is a Partnering and Collaboration

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Made?

Ontario Made is funded by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)

Q: Who is eligible for the Ontario Made program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Made program, you must: • The company must be a manufacturer located in Ontario. • The company should produce products that can be registered as Ontario Made.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Made?

You can contact Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME).

Q: Where is the Ontario Made available?

The Ontario Made program is available the province of ON.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Ontario Made program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Ontario Made program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Support to promote Ontario-made products

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 10, 2020

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Register your locally manufactured goods and get support to raise awareness through an Ontario Made digital branded logo that can be used on your eligible products and marketing materials.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 40,000

Implementing advanced equipment to manufacture eco-friendly cleaning products using Ontario-made branding

$ 28,000

Enhancing retail displays for Ontario-made artisan furniture in local store

$ 28,000

Upgrading retail space to better display Ontario-made fashion products

$ 32,000

Launching a marketing campaign for Ontario-made organic skincare products

$ 24,000

Developing digital marketing materials to promote Ontario-made eco-friendly home decor items

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Companies that manufacture products in Ontario, including various sectors such as automotive, food, consumer goods, and technology, are eligible to participate in the "Ontario Made" initiative. These companies should be interested in increasing exposure to consumers by using the Ontario Made logo to promote their locally made products.

Eligible expenses

The Ontario Made initiative offers opportunities for manufacturers and retailers to elevate their locally made products, enhancing visibility and consumer awareness. Eligible activities focus on showcasing and promoting Ontario-made goods to strengthen the province's economy.

Manufacturers can register their products to receive the Ontario Made logo for increased consumer exposure.
Retailers can register to obtain complimentary merchandising materials for better presentation of Ontario-made products.
Submission of nominations for the Ontario Made Awards to gain recognition for locally manufactured products.
Promotion through stories, blogs, and videos highlighting Ontario manufacturing processes and products.

Eligible geographic areas

This program supports Ontario manufacturers in promoting their products to enhance visibility and consumer awareness. Specifically, it is focused on companies located within Ontario.

Businesses based anywhere within the province of Ontario, Canada.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Manufacturers showcasing local products with pride and promoting them with the Ontario Made logo
Retailers assisting consumers in making informed purchasing decisions and showcasing Ontario-made products effectively

How to apply

Register your product made in Ontario on the website.

Provide product details, including images and descriptions.

Wait for your registration to be validated by the program.

Receive the "Made in Ontario" logo for display on your products.

Showcase your local products with pride and transparency.

Enjoy increased exposure to consumers through the "Made in Ontario" logo.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Manufacturers can nominate their company for the Ontario Made Awards to gain recognition.
Consumers are encouraged to support the local economy by purchasing Canadian-made products.
The program offers complimentary merchandising materials to retailers to enhance the visibility of Ontario-made products.
There is an opportunity to feature in homegrown stories and video collections that showcase local manufacturing processes and products.

Documents and links

Ontario Made

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Made Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Made. 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.