grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Access up to $10,000 to cover up to 50% of project costs for new export-focused marketing and in-market business development activities.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects and activities for the Northern Ontario Exports Program grant:
  • Trade Mission Support Program for connecting with foreign buyers and organizing multi-party missions
  • Export Marketing Assistance Program for market research, digital marketing, trade shows, and product certification
  • Customized Export Development Training Program for strategic planning, sales skills, operations, marketing, and cultural awareness
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$5,000

Calgary
Launching a new export-focused e-commerce platform for local artisans in Calgary.

$5,000

Toronto
Participating in a European trade show to introduce organic beauty products.

$5,000

Vancouver
Conducting a market research study to evaluate potential in the Asian market for eco-friendly packaging solutions.

$5,000

Montreal
Organizing a trade mission to Latin America to explore new markets for renewable energy solutions.

$5,000

Quebec City
Developing a digital marketing campaign for exporting Canadian maple syrup to Europe.

$5,000

Toronto
Hosting an international conference in Toronto to attract foreign investors for biotech innovations.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Northern Ontario Exports Program offers financial assistance and training to support export-ready small and medium enterprises, industry associations, and not-for-profit organizations from Northern Ontario.
  • Companies, industry associations, and not-for-profit organizations from Northern Ontario
  • Export-ready status

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible types of companies for the Northern Ontario Exports Program are small and medium enterprises, industry associations, and not-for-profit organizations from across Northern Ontario that are export-ready and seeking to expand into new markets.
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Industry associations
  • Not-for-profit organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The Trade Mission Support Program under the Northern Ontario Exports Program allows for eligible expenses related to event hosting and coordinated group participation in new domestic and in-market events. Maximum project support is $10,000, subject to the discretion of the NOEP Advisory Committee.
  • Event hosting costs
  • Coordinated group participation expenses

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Northern Ontario.
  • Northern Ontario

grant_single_labels|criteria

The Northern Ontario Exports Program has evaluation and selection criteria for its grants. The assessments are based on several key factors.
  • Eligibility of the applicant and project
  • Relevance of the project to export development
  • Demonstrated need for financial assistance
  • Clarity and feasibility of the project plan
  • Potential impact on export growth and market expansion

grant_single_labels|documents

Export Marketing Assistance Program

Apply to this program