This program is currently paused. Year-round but budget-constrained. Contact FedNor first.
Updated April 2026 · Verified against FedNor guidelines
Milestone-Based Est. 2019
Forgivable Loan Federal Paused

Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario — Productivity Improvements

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Maximum Funding
Up to 33% of capital costs; up to 50%...
Ongoing (limited budget — contact FedNor before applying)
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Co-Funding
50%
Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario — Productivity Improvements provides up to Up to 33% of capital costs; up to 50% of non-capital costs (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. 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

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
Provinces
Ontario
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Stage
Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
Est. Hours
20h
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Up to 33% of capital costs; up to 50% of non-capital costs (repayable)
Type
Forgivable Loan
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing (limited budget — contact FedNor before applying)

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Hybrid
Competition
Moderate
Effort
~20 hours
Approval
Moderate
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%

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How to Win

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Insider Tip

Pair with the TMINO Operational Assessment stream first — a professional assessment report strengthens your Productivity Improvements application significantly. Contributions are repayable for SMEs but the terms are favourable. Budget is currently constrained, so apply early after confirming availability with FedNor.

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Success Profile

Northern Ontario manufacturers investing in CNC equipment, automation, ERP systems, lean manufacturing implementation, or ISO certification. Companies that completed a TMINO Operational Assessment first have stronger applications.

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Evaluation Criteria

Assessed on growth potential, project feasibility, economic impact, and financial capacity to repay.

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Application Steps

1 Contact FedNor Confirm budget availability with regional office.
2 Get assessment (recommended) Complete TMINO Operational Assessment first.
3 Prepare application Work plan, 3yr financials, equipment quotes, performance measures.
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Required Documents 5

Work plan with milestones
3 years of financial statements
Performance measures
Equipment quotes
Project budget

Eligible Expenses 7

  • Manufacturing equipment purchase and installation
  • Facility modernization
  • IT systems and software
  • Lean manufacturing implementation
  • ISO certification costs
  • Training for new equipment
  • Professional fees for project implementation

Ineligible Expenses 3

  • Land and building acquisition
  • Working capital
  • Vehicles not directly related to manufacturing

Intake Periods

Year-round but budget-constrained. Contact FedNor first.

Deadline Notes

Rolling intake but currently constrained by high demand and limited budget. Contact FedNor regional office before submitting to confirm availability. [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

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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk

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