Status
Available
27 April, 2026
Funding
Up to $5M per project
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Overview
Innovation & R&D, Talent Acquisition
Federal
GCWood Program: Demonstration Project Stream
The program targets multi-unit residential and mixed-use residential projects that integrate innovative wood-based solutions: from mass timber and prefabricated panels to digital construction tools and bio-based products. Beyond construction, GCWood aims to improve market and regulatory uptake of wood-based products and catalyze domestic capacity for building with wood.
Eligible Activities
- R&D for design, system, technology, and bio-product code compliance, including engineering, testing, and modelling
- Code analysis and development of alternative solutions tied to innovative technologies
- Validation of design concepts, engineering calculations, and product/system testing
- Standardization of the design concept
- Deployment of MMC on- and off-site to streamline construction processes
- Construction fire safety and moisture management strategies
- Consultation efforts tied to project delivery
- Building Information Modelling (BIM), Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), augmented/virtual/mixed reality, and simulation modelling
- Cost of innovative wood-based building technologies, systems, and bio-products
- Manufacturing and processing of wood-based assemblies
- Installation and verification of systems, technologies, and bio-products
- Design and implementation of case studies including performance data and knowledge sharing
- Post-occupancy surveys (e.g., biophilic impact, well-being)
- In-situ testing, instrumentation, and monitoring of structural performance
- GHG emission mitigation documentation, including Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
Eligible Applicants
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments, and their departments and agencies
Project Requirements
Eligible projects must relate to multi-unit residential (apartments, condominiums, purpose-built rental) or mixed-use residential developments, and must incorporate at least one of the following innovative elements:
- Deployment of innovative wood-based building technologies, systems, and design concepts, including Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that improve productivity, quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency
- Use of advanced non-structural bio-products such as wood-based cladding or wood fibre insulation
- MMC elements may include: volumetric modular units, prefabricated panelized structural systems, prefabricated components, non-structural sub-assemblies, additive manufacturing, building process- or product-led productivity improvements, and supply chain/transportation integration
- Projects must be at an advanced stage of design or permitting, or be shovel-ready at the time of application
- All eligible expenditures must be incurred on or before March 31, 2029; physical work may extend to March 31, 2031
Why Work With Ayming?
Construction & Wood Sector Expertise
Our consultants understand the technical language of MMC, mass timber, and wood-based construction, so your application speaks directly to what evaluators are looking for.
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End-to-End Application Management
From eligibility assessment and budget structuring to technical writing and submission, we manage the entire process so you can focus on your project.
No Upfront Fees
Our success-based model means you only pay when you receive funding. Zero financial risk to explore your eligibility and start your application.
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Proven Track Record
We have helped hundreds of Canadian companies and organizations successfully access federal and provincial grants, including NRCan programs.
Tight Deadline Support
Our team can mobilize quickly to assess your project and prepare a compelling, compliant submission respecting every deadline.
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Sustainability & ESG Alignment
We help position your wood-based project around GHG reduction, Life Cycle Assessments, and green building performance a key evaluation criterion for GCWood.
Our Government Funding Experts
