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Customized Export Development Training Program
Customized export training for Northern Ontario firms
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 21,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 29, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Up to $21,000, covering 70% of project costs, is available to help businesses hire a training or planning expert. The program supports customized export development projects such as strategic export planning, sales skills, operations and productivity, supply chain management, marketing, channel development, and cultural awareness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 21,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 29, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- International Activities
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strategic export planning.
- Sales skills and performance management.
- Operations and productivity improvements.
- Procurement, inventory, and supply chain management.
- Marketing, channel development, and cultural awareness.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium enterprises.
- Industry associations.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Fees to hire a training or planning expert.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the program.
- Funding decisions are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Support is subject to the discretion of the NOEP Advisory Committee.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Customized Export Development Training Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Customized Export Development Training Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Customized Export Development Training Program?
Up to $21,000, covering 70% of project costs, is available to help businesses hire a training or planning expert. The program supports customized export development projects such as strategic export planning, sales skills, operations and productivity, supply chain management, marketing, channel development, and cultural awareness.
How much funding can be received?
Customized Export Development Training Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $21,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Customized Export Development Training Program program?
To be eligible for the Customized Export Development Training Program program, you must:
Export-ready organization.
Based in Northern Ontario.
SME, association, or non-profit.
What expenses are eligible under Customized Export Development Training Program?
Strategic export planning.
Sales skills and performance management.
Operations and productivity improvements.
Procurement, inventory, and supply chain management.
Marketing, channel development, and cultural awareness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Customized Export Development Training Program?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) by email at jenni.myllynen@greatersudbury.ca or by phone at 705-674-4455 x4428.
Where is the Customized Export Development Training Program available?
The Customized Export Development Training Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Customized Export Development Training Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Customized Export Development Training Program is a Grant and Funding