Investments in Forest Industry Transformation — Capital Investment Projects ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small forest businesses (typically 1–99 employees or under $30M revenue) - Large forest businesses (100+ employees or $30M+ revenue) - Forest product manufacturers (sawmills, pulp and paper mills, wood product facilities) - Value-added wood product companies - Indigenous-owned forest enterprises - Joint ventures involving eligible forest industry participants - Canadian-controlled private or public corporations registered to operate in Canada - Must have active operations in the forest sector for minimum 2 years (verify with program administrator) --- ### 💰 Funding Details | Category | Amount | Structure | |----------|--------|-----------| | Small Businesses | Up to $1,000,000 | Non-repayable grant | | Larger Businesses | Up to $20,000,000 | Non-repayable grant | | Matching Requirement | Minimum 25–50% (typical) | Applicant must co-invest; verify with program | | Repayability | Non-repayable | No repayment obligation if milestones met | | Eligible Cost Coverage | Up to X% of project costs | Covers eligible capital and implementation expenses | Note: Actual matching ratios and cost-sharing percentages should be confirmed with the program administrator, as they may vary by project scope and business size. --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Capital & Equipment: - Purchase of machinery, processing equipment, or automation technology - Construction or renovation of facilities for new product lines - Digital infrastructure and technology systems Product Diversification: - Development of new product streams and prototyping - Market research for new product viability - Licensing or IP acquisition for new processes Process Improvements: - Implementation of innovative manufacturing processes - Adoption of sustainable or low-carbon production technologies - Modernization of existing operations Implementation Support: - Engineering and professional consulting fees - Training and workforce development for new processes - Testing, certification, and compliance costs **