Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario — Productivity Improvements
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
- 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
See how this program compares on approval odds, difficulty, and competition — so you know if it’s worth your time. Try Free for 7 Days →
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipPair 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.
See what trips up most applicants for this program — and how to avoid it. Try Free for 7 Days →
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.
See what successful applicants for this program actually look like. Try Free for 7 Days →
Evaluation Criteria
Assessed on growth potential, project feasibility, economic impact, and financial capacity to repay.
See exactly what reviewers score on — so you know where to focus. Try Free for 7 Days →
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
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.]
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Non-manufacturers
- Businesses outside Northern Ontario
Get the step-by-step application guide — documents, timeline, and what to prepare. Try Free for 7 Days →
Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Stacking partner data not yet available.
Clawback Risk
Medium RiskRepayable contribution — full repayment required per terms. Not a grant.
See which programs combine with this one — and how much more you could get. Try Free for 7 Days →
How Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Nort... Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for... | Up to 33% of capital costs | Moderate | Milestone-Based | Ongoing (limited budget... |
| Strategic Response Fund (formerly Str... | Up to $50 million | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing — continuous... |
| CanExport SMEs | Up to $50,000 | Moderate | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Next deadline: May 29,... |
| Ontario Innovation Tax Credit | Up to 8% tax credit | Moderate | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing |
| Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC — Researc... | 20-30% tax credit (CRIC) | Hard | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing |
Related Programs
Other programs you might be eligible for