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Forest Innovation Program (FIP)

Forest Innovation Program (FIP) — Renewal

Supports Canadian forestry innovators through FIP by funding early growth collaborations that move forest technologies forward.

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The Forest Innovation Program (FIP), administered by Natural Resources Canada, funds early-stage innovation to accelerate growth of Canada's forest bioeconomy through targeted research investments and collaborative development activities. FIP was renewed in 2026 as part of a federal package exceeding CAD 2.35 billion in measures introduced since August 2025 to protect and transform Canada's forest…

What this grant funds

Early-stage technologies improving forestry sustainability; domestic codes and standards for bioproducts; market diversification; scholarships targeting diversity.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: natural-resources.canada.ca