Government Funding for Ontario Wood Manufacturers

WMCO and INAC have organized the key government funding programs that support growth and innovation in Ontario’s wood manufacturing sector into six clear streams: Training • Hiring • Expansion • Research & Development • Environment • Sales (the “THERES” framework).

Explore the stream that matches your business need — whether you’re looking to invest in equipment, scale your workforce, innovate products, enhance sustainability, or grow sales.


Choose a funding stream below to learn more:

Training

Funding to support workforce skill development, certifications, and continuous learning programs.

Hiring

Wage subsidies, internships, and incentives for onboarding new or equity-deserving talent.

Expansion (Capital Investment)

Support for equipment, technology, building retrofits, and facility upgrades.

Research & Development

Access programs that back product innovation, process development, and collaboration with research institutions.

Environment

Incentives for energy efficiency, clean tech, forest biomass, and other sustainability investments.

Sales & Exporting

Grants for domestic sales growth, interprovincial trade expansion, and export readiness.

Questions About Government Funding?

Have a question about eligibility, deadlines, or how to get started?
Our team is here to help.

For inquiries related to any of the hiring or training programs listed above, please reach out to:

David Reynolds |Phone: 519-766-1395| Email: dreynolds@inacservices.com| – Funding Consultant (INAC Services)
Brayden DeWitt |Phone: 705-441-6987| Email: bdewitt@wmco.ca| – Administration Specialist, WMCO