Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Business projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Overview
If you are a manufacturer or processor of wood or forest biomass, you could get a performance-based loan to cover up to 30% of eligible costs for projects that improve productivity and innovation.
At a glance
| Categories | loan |
|---|---|
| Funding | Up to 30% of eligible costs |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | technology |
Eligibility and requirements
Use this to Undergo strategic investments in the forest sector that: Improve productivity and innovation Enhance competitiveness Support new market access Provide benefits to Ontario’s broader forest sector Strengthen regional economies Your project Has at least $3 million in eligible costs and is undertaken by an organization such as a: Saw mill Pulp and paper mill Secondary wood manufacturer Bio-economy project Note: Harvesting and resource extraction projects are not eligible for funding.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Business projects is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps technology teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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