 <a id="main-content" tabindex="-1"></a>As an auto parts supplier, learn how you can receive support when you introduce new technology or lean manufacturing to your business. The program is now open for applications. See details below:

**Program Overview**:

- Covers ***up to $100,000*** per project, on a ***50% match*** basis
- Two Streams of Projects: 
    1. **Technology Adoption**
        - Adopt advanced manufacturing hardware, software and/or training to improve processes and enhance competitiveness
    2. **Lean Manufacturing**
        - Industry projects to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness through the adoption of techniques related to Lean Manufacturing, and by procuring the services of a mentor/consultant to assist with Lean implementation

**Program Eligibility**:

- Must be in the automotive supply chain to OEM’s &amp; at least 50% of your Company’s revenues must come from the automotive supply sector
- Companies must have less than 500 employees &amp; less than $1 Billion in revenues globally
- Larger companies are eligible, but they must partner with at least one Ontario SME (as defined above)
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years financial statements
- Only expenses after O-AMP project approval, are eligible for reimbursement
- All detailed eligibility criteria can be found on the application portal

**Application Details**:

- Transfer Payment Ontario will serve as the application platform: <http://www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal/en/OntarioGrants/GrantOpportunities/PRDR019995>
- The first intake period closes on **October 18, 2019**

**Additional Information:**

- [Program overview](https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-automotive-modernization-program#section-0)
- [Eligibility guidelines](https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-automotive-modernization-program#section-2)
- [Applicant guide](http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&ENV=WWE&NO=ON00113E)

You can also learn more and apply to the program today at <https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-automotive-modernization-program>.