Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Also known as: FSIIP
FSIIP funds wood and biomass processing investments in Ontario, sawmills, pulp and paper, secondary wood and bioeconomy projects with at least $3 million in eligible costs, at up to 30% to a maximum $3 million grant. It runs staged application rounds (Round 28: Stage I September 18, Stage II October 26, 2026, reported dates, confirm on ontario.ca).
Key facts
- Amount
- Up to $3,000,000 Projects ≥$3M eligible costs; larger strategic projects may access loans (uncertain)
Against all tracked amounts, $1,000 to $500,000,000, logarithmic.
ontario.ca · Last verified Oct 1, 2026 · Auto-checked against official source
- Instrument
- Grant (non-repayable)
- Status
- Intake closed next window not yet announced
- Built for
- Small business, expansion
When can you apply?
| Cycle | Opens | Closes | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSIIP Round 28, Stage I Stage II 2026-10-26. Round dates from a secondary source, verify on ontario.ca before rendering as confirmed. |
- | Sep 18, 2026 | Closed | ontario.ca · Unconfirmed since Aug 16, 2026 · Uncertain: confirm with funder |
Where else could this money come from?
Chosen by what these programs have in common with this one, not by hand. The reason is shown for each, so you can judge whether it holds.
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Forest Biomass Program
Closing soon same funder (MNRF); both for small business, expansion; forestry — Up to $10,000,000
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Investments in Forest Industry Transformation
Next intake not announced both for small business, expansion; forestry, manufacturing — Up to $10,000,000
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: