Open
- Start date: 2026-02-16
- End date: 2026-03-31
Funding description
This anticipatory call for proposals will provide up to $30.75 million in contribution funding for projects that diversify exports of Canadian wood products (market and product diversification).
Eligible recipients
Eligible initial recipients for contribution funding from Canada’s Global Forest Leadership Program are individuals or legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including:
- not-for-profit organizations
- intergovernmental organizations
- universities, academic and vocational institutions
- co-operatives
- Indigenous organizations (not-for-profit) and communities
- provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments, as well as other levels of government, and their departments and agencies where applicable.
How to apply and key dates
Download the Applicant Guide for Contributions: Market Diversification Download the Applicant Guide for Contributions: Product Diversification Download the Contribution Application Form - Market Diversification and Product Diversification
Canada’s Global Forest Leadership Program launched an anticipatory Call for Proposals for funding projects that support diversification of Canada’s forest sector markets and products. Applications can be submitted within our application window, as detailed below.
Submit your application by email to forestleadership-leadershipforestier@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Current Call for Proposals: Apply by March 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
Information sessions
The program will host public online information sessions for the current anticipatory Call for Proposals for contribution funding, in both English and French. To register or receive a recording of one or more of these sessions, contact the Global Forest Leadership Program team.
English session:
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST
- Application deadline for anticipatory Call for Proposals: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
French session:
- Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST
- Application deadline for anticipatory Call for Proposals: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
Contact us
For more information or to join our mailing list and receive program updates please email the Global Forest Leadership Program team at forestleadership-leadershipforestier@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.