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PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations
Operating support for export promotion organizations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provided up to $200,000 per year in non-repayable support for export support organizations. It funded operating activities that help businesses prepare for export, promote foreign trade, and strengthen international commercialization capacity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating activities needed to provide regional export support services
- Awareness and training activities related to exports
- Support for businesses in export preparation and foreign market steps
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form
- Organization’s financial statements
- Detailed forecast budget, if applicable
- Strategic plan and annual action plan
- Latest annual activity report, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
- Legally incorporated non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Publicly owned or government-controlled entities
- Businesses in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
- For-profit businesses with an establishment in Quebec
- Organizations with non-compliant government funding or integrity records
Eligible expenses
- Administrative costs
- Staff compensation and salaries
- Operating costs needed to deliver the service
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application was submitted
- Costs already funded by another program
- Land, building, or expansion costs
- Depreciation, sponsorships, interest, and financing charges
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed continuously as they were received.
- Files were analyzed against program criteria and available budgets.
- Approved organizations signed a subsidy agreement with the Ministry.
- Payments were made in installments based on required reports and supporting documents.
- Final payment depended on final reporting and financial proof.
Additional information
- The program ended on March 31, 2026.
- Applications were processed continuously as documents were received.
- A funding agreement was required before payments were made.
- The Ministry could reduce funding if actual eligible costs were lower than expected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations. 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 PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations?
This program provided up to $200,000 per year in non-repayable support for export support organizations. It funded operating activities that help businesses prepare for export, promote foreign trade, and strengthen international commercialization capacity.
How much funding can be received?
PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations program?
To be eligible for the PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations program, you must:
Legally incorporated non-profit.
Mission linked to export promotion.
Meets government integrity requirements.
What expenses are eligible under PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations?
Operating activities needed to provide regional export support services
Awareness and training activities related to exports
Support for businesses in export preparation and foreign market steps
Who can I contact for more information about the PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at pexeq@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations available?
The PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PAFODE — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations is a Grant and Funding