Export Marketing Assistance Program
At a glance
- Max. $90,000
- Unspecified
- All industries
- Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Overview
Eligibility criteria
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
Who is eligible
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
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
Eligible projects & activities
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
Evaluation & selection 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
