Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)

Amount:

$150,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) provides funding to small- and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers in Ontario to help modernize Ontario’s automotive supply chain to make it more competitive and responsive to the changing needs of its customers.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $150,000.
Applicants must cover at least 50% of remaining project costs through: their business resources or private or bank financing.
Stacking with other provincial program is not permitted.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.

Eligibility:

The apllicant must:
1. be a small- or medium-sized Ontario-based business in the automotive supply chain,
2. be a for-profit business (with a business number),
3. have less than 500 employees in Ontario,
4. have less than $1 billion in global revenues,
5. have at least two years of financial statements,
6. have at least 50% of the company’s total sales revenue comming from the auto supply sector,
7. have a manufacturing location in Ontario by the time your project starts.

Application Steps:

Applicants:
1. may wish to contact the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association at o-amp@apma.ca for help to develop and strengthen their application.
2. may also seek assistance from the Ministry’s Senior Business Advisors to develop and strengthen their application.
3. must read the O-AMP Applicant Guide.
4. must first register with Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) to create their ONe-key account and ID.
5. must submit their application with the required documents on the through Transfer Payment Ontario.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. a copy of your Articles of Incorporation;
2. financial statements for the last two fiscal years (auditor or accountant reviewed);
3. quotes from contractors/vendors for budget items;
4. letter of attestation from the CEO or CFO indicating that the company has the financial resources in place to complete the project;
5. project team member resumes.

Other Things to Note:

Information about future application rounds will be announced in Winter 2023.

Updated: October 03, 2023

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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