Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Agri-food international trade assistance
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.
Activities funded
- Accessing international agri-food and seafood market intelligence reports.
- Implementing e-commerce strategies to expand global sales of agri-food and beverage products.
- Obtaining customized market analysis and insights tailored to Canadian agri-food and seafood businesses.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 25,000
Establishing a market for Canadian maple syrup in European markets
$ 30,000
Expanding export capabilities for Canadian ice wine to Asian markets
$ 40,000
Introducing sustainable packaging for our organic juices for European markets
$ 20,000
Promoting organic honey at the International Food Exhibition (SIAL)
$ 35,000
Developing a new line of gluten-free pasta for export markets
$ 35,000
Launching a digital marketing campaign for Canadian fisheries products in North America
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian agri-food or seafood business.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian agri-food businesses
- Canadian seafood businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Evaluation based on project feasibility, impact, and alignment with grant objectives.
- Selection criteria include innovation, market potential, and sustainability of the project.
- Additional factors such as scalability, competitiveness, and applicant capacity may also be considered.
How to apply
1
Access Grant Application Portal
- Visit the official website of the grant provider to locate the grant application portal.
- Sign up for an account if you are a new user or log in using existing credentials.
2
Review Guidelines
- Thoroughly review the application guidelines and eligibility criteria.
- Identify the necessary documents and information for the application process.
3
Prepare Application Documents
- Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes related to global agri-food market intelligence.
- Gather supporting documents including market analysis, financial statements, and endorsements.
4
Complete Online Application Form
- Fill in the application form on the grant portal with accurate and comprehensive information.
- Upload all required documents in the specified formats.
5
Review and Submit Application
- Review the information entered in the application form to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Submit the application through the grant portal before the deadline.
6
Application Confirmation
- Receive an email confirmation acknowledging the receipt of the application with a reference number.
- Save the confirmation email for future reference and follow-up.
Additional information
- Customized agri-food and seafood market intelligence reports are available to businesses.
- Email subscription service provides updates on the latest market intelligence reports.
- Partnerships include access to the Trade Commissioner Service and international trade data.
- Market intelligence can be filtered by market, sector, report type, and publication year.
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