Closed
Source verified August 4, 2026
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments
Operational assessments for Northern Ontario manufacturers
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments supports established manufacturers in Northern Ontario with up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $15,000 per assessment, to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness. Eligible assessments may cover productivity, quality including ISO Certification, and energy efficiency.
Find open grants for your business
Explore open funding programs that match your business and project.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operational assessments conducted by qualified experts that provide in-depth examinations of operational efficiencies.
- Productivity, process flow, and quality, including ISO Certification.
- Waste reduction, environmental impact through green certifications, and energy efficiency at the production level.
- Information systems, lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S principles, human resources and organizational analysis, and management systems.
- Market analysis to expand existing markets or enter new markets, and Industrial Technological Benefits readiness.
Documents Needed
- Evidence of capacity to implement the project, including financial statements for the past three years.
- Interim financial statements, where the last year-end is more than six months past.
- Detail regarding the operational improvements to be addressed, how the project was identified, and how it will improve the firm’s operations.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Established manufacturers located in Northern Ontario.
- Firms currently operating whose primary line of business is the manufacture of a commercial product and that are planning for growth.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred to implement projects before funding approval, unless FedNor provides written consent.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Ontario
How to apply
- Call 1-877-333-6673 to discuss your proposal with a FedNor Officer in your area.
- Begin your application process through the client portal.
Additional information
- Expected results include enhanced manufacturing capability, efficient production facilities, a modernized and competitive manufacturing sector in Northern Ontario, and increased export sales and profitability.
- Applicants are encouraged to consider Canadian materials and content, where such materials and content are competitive and available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments Program
What is the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments?
Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments supports established manufacturers in Northern Ontario with up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $15,000 per assessment, to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness. Eligible assessments may cover productivity, quality including ISO Certification, and energy efficiency.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments program?
To be eligible for the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments program, you must:
Applicants must be established manufacturers located in Northern Ontario.
Applicants must be currently operating, with a primary line of business that is the manufacture of a commercial product.
Applicants must be planning for growth.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments?
Operational assessments conducted by qualified experts that provide in-depth examinations of operational efficiencies.
Productivity, process flow, and quality, including ISO Certification.
Waste reduction, environmental impact through green certifications, and energy efficiency at the production level.
Information systems, lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S principles, human resources and organizational analysis, and management systems.
Market analysis to expand existing markets or enter new markets, and Industrial Technological Benefits readiness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) or by phone at 1-877-333-6673.
Where is the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments available?
The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments program is available across Canada.
Is the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments is a Grant and Funding