Ontario Made
Last Update: July 22, 2025
ON, Canada
Support to promote Ontario-made products
Ontario Made at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 10, 2020
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Grant Providers
- Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Program status
Open
Overview of the Ontario Made program
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.
Eligible projects & activities
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 criteria of the Ontario Made program
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.
Eligibility criteria of the Ontario Made program
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 to the Ontario Made program
1
Register your product made in Ontario on the website.
Provide product details, including images and descriptions.
2
Wait for your registration to be validated by the program.
Receive the "Made in Ontario" logo for display on your products.
3
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.
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