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Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario — Operational Assessments

FedNor
Maximum Funding
Up to $15,000
Ongoing (continuous intake)
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario — Operational Assessments provides up to Up to $15,000 (50% of eligible costs) Non-repayable grants of up to $15,000 (50% of costs) for Northern Ontario manufacturers to hire third-party consultants for operational assessments covering productivity, process flow, quality management, lean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and market expansion readiness. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. (As of April 2026, verified against FedNor program guidelines)

Eligibility & Details

What this program funds and who can apply

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Program Description

Non-repayable grants of up to $15,000 (50% of costs) for Northern Ontario manufacturers to hire third-party consultants for operational assessments covering productivity, process flow, quality management, lean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and market expansion readiness.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Currently operating manufacturer in Northern Ontario
  • Primary business activity must be manufacturing commercial products
  • Planning for growth
  • Assessment services must be purchased from arm's-length third parties
Provinces
Ontario
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Stage
Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
Est. Hours
6h
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $15,000 (50% of eligible costs)
Type
Grant
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing (continuous intake)

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Hybrid
Competition
Low
Effort
~6 hours
Approval
Good
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%

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What You Need to Get Approved
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How to Win

Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like

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Insider Tip

This is a gateway program — use it to get a professional operational assessment, then apply for the companion Productivity Improvements stream for equipment/implementation funding. The assessment report strengthens your Productivity Improvements application. Third-party assessor must be arm's-length.

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Success Profile

Northern Ontario manufacturers seeking professional assessment of production processes, efficiency, or market readiness before investing in equipment upgrades.

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Evaluation Criteria

Assessed on eligibility, growth plan quality, and potential for operational improvement.

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Application Steps

1 Contact FedNor Discuss project with FedNor regional office.
2 Select assessor Obtain quote from arm's-length third-party consultant.
3 Submit application Apply with work plan, financials, and consultant quote.
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Required Documents 4

Work plan with objectives
Financial statements
Performance measures
Third-party consultant quote

Eligible Expenses 7

  • Third-party operational assessment fees
  • Productivity analysis
  • Process flow evaluation
  • Quality management review
  • Lean manufacturing assessment
  • Energy efficiency audit
  • Market expansion readiness assessment

Ineligible Expenses 3

  • Internal staff time
  • Equipment purchases
  • Implementation costs

Intake Periods

Year-round continuous intake.

Deadline Notes

Rolling intake with no set deadlines. Contact FedNor regional office to discuss before applying. [Apr 2026: Dedicated TMINO page no longer exists. Program appears folded into FedNor REGI umbrella. Contact FedNor to confirm availability.]

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Ineligible Organizations

  • Non-manufacturers
  • Businesses outside Northern Ontario
  • Service companies

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Clawback Risk

None Risk

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