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Wood First program | Forest Innovation Investment BC

January 1, 1900

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Description

Wood First program focuses on advancing wood use and innovative wood construction technologies in BC and establishing the province as a showcase for wood products in construction, interior design and daily living.

Eligible Applicants

Those who are eligible to apply for funding under our Wood First program include:

  • Not-for-profit groups or associations representing multi-company interests and serving the objectives of a large geographic area or the majority of producers of a specific species or product category.
  • Academic/research institutions including universities, colleges, and trades.
  • First Nations regional Tribal Councils and Indigenous non-profit organizations.
  • BC Government Ministries/Agencies and Municipal non-profit organizations.

Eligible Expenses

Activities under the Wood First program are delivered primarily through third-party organizations under a cost-sharing framework between FII and industry. Initiatives are based on the understanding that long-term sustainability of the forest economy includes actively maintaining, creating and diversifying demand for BC forest products.

Deadline Date

The 2026/27 Call for Proposals for the Wood First program closed on January 15, 2026, at 17:00 PST. This program operates on an annual, cyclical basis. The current intake is closed, and details for the next call have not yet been announced. Please visit the official website for updates on future application periods and guidelines.

Contact

Contact Name: Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd.

Phone Number: +1 (604)-685-7507

E-mail Address: info@bcfii.ca

Website: https://www.bcfii.ca/our-funding-programs/wood-first/

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