Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario — Productivity Improvements
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Repayable contributions covering up to 33% of capital costs and 50% of non-capital costs for Northern Ontario manufacturers to invest in equipment upgrades, facility modernization, lean manufacturing adoption, IT implementation, and ISO certification.
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently operating manufacturer in Northern Ontario
- Primary business activity must be manufacturing commercial products
- Planning for growth
- Equipment and services must be arm's-length purchases
- Must provide 3 years of financial statements
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 33% of capital costs; up to 50% of non-capital costs (repayable)
- Type
- Forgivable Loan
- Level
- Federal
- Financing share
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing (limited budget - contact FedNor before applying)
Program Scorecard
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How to qualify
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Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 3
Deadline Notes
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Funding Stack Strategy
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