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EMAP/EforE PEI
Support for PEI SMEs expanding export marketing
Offered by Official source: learnsphere.ca
LearnSphere
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- Funding available
- $ 15,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Financial support for PEI SMEs to strengthen export marketing and grow international sales. Funding can support eligible consulting and online marketing activities, with up to 65% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $15,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 65%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Prince Edward Island
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs
- Businesses operating in Prince Edward Island
- Companies in most industry sectors
Who is not eligible
- Retail and wholesale businesses
- Real estate businesses
- Government services
- Personal or social services
- Softwood lumber businesses
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs for consultant(s) or applicant(s), max two travelers, including standard room accommodation, economy air fare, car rental fees or gas mileage, and meals at the current per diem rate
- Professional / consulting fees to undertake activities
- Online advertising costs
- Trade show participation fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Trade show participation costs
- Brochure printing
- Trade show booth production
- HST
- Consultant travel
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island
Activities funded
- Market research and export planning
- Lead generation and sales activities
- Export-focused website improvements and e-commerce integration
- SEO, digital advertising, social media strategy, translation, and videos
- Training, coaching, or mentoring related to export growth
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Show how the project meets the program objectives and guidelines.
- Gather consultant proposal(s) and supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Submit the online application package through the program portal.
- Include a proposal for each activity if using multiple consultants.
- Step 3: Await review
- LearnSphere reviews the submission after all documents are received.
- You are usually notified of the outcome within two weeks.
- Step 4: Sign the agreement if approved
- A contract is issued between LearnSphere and your company.
- Step 5: Complete the project and claim reimbursement
- Pay project costs as they are incurred.
- Submit a claim after the project is finished.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Consultant proposal(s)
- Supporting documents
- Recent export market strategy, if requested for digital activities
Selection criteria
- Strength of the business case for the project
- Potential for economic impact in the region
- Alignment with the Atlantic Growth Strategy
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the form and supporting documents are received.
- Applicants are usually notified of the outcome within two weeks.
- Approved applicants receive a contract with LearnSphere.
- A reimbursement claim must be submitted after project completion and accepted before payment is made.
Additional information
- Up to two projects per program phase.
- Projects must show incremental, new activity.
- Consultants must be at arm’s length.
- Applicants must identify all funding sources.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the EMAP/EforE PEI Program
What is the EMAP/EforE PEI?
Financial support for PEI SMEs to strengthen export marketing and grow international sales. Funding can support eligible consulting and online marketing activities, with up to 65% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000.
How much funding can be received?
EMAP/EforE PEI Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the EMAP/EforE PEI program?
To be eligible for the EMAP/EforE PEI program, you must:
SME with a CRA Business Number
Operating in Prince Edward Island
Exporting or planning to export
What expenses are eligible under EMAP/EforE PEI?
Travel costs for consultant(s) or applicant(s), max two travelers, including standard room accommodation, economy air fare, car rental fees or gas mileage, and meals at the current per diem rate
Professional / consulting fees to undertake activities
Online advertising costs
Trade show participation fees
Who can I contact for more information about the EMAP/EforE PEI?
You can contact LearnSphere by email at sally.marchand@learnsphere.ca.
Where is the EMAP/EforE PEI available?
The EMAP/EforE PEI program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.