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Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Canada
Funding for international business development by national organizations
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 29, 2022
- grant_single|closingDateJanuary 10, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
- Government of Canada
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $250,000 to undertake new or expanded international business development activities, in strategic markets or sectors, for the benefit of an entire industry.
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This grant offers significant financial support to national trade organizations aiming to enhance international business development. It provides up to 50% funding for eligible costs with a clear annual cap to facilitate comprehensive industry benefits.
- Co-financing available covering up to 50% of eligible costs associated with international business development activities.
- An annual funding limit of up to $250,000 per organization.
- Eligible for activities supporting industry-wide benefits, including non-members of the organization.
- Financial support extends to both non-travel and travel-related activities, contingent on government advisories.
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This grant supports Canadian national trade organizations in their efforts to enhance international business development and export activities. Activities eligible for funding focus on strategic planning, market intelligence, marketing, and international participation.
- Export training support to industry, including training on intellectual property protection in foreign markets.
- Creation or updating of a strategy for international business development or market diversification.
- Gathering market intelligence through custom research, reports, and studies.
- Translation, adaptation, or creation of marketing tools and materials.
- Participation in virtual international trade shows, networking sessions, meetings, or conferences.
- In-person participation in international trade shows, networking sessions, meetings, or conferences, based on Government of Canada Travel Advisories.
- Organizing international trade missions for SMEs within the industry.
- Organizing an incoming delegation of foreign buyers to Canada.
- Visits to foreign markets.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 75,000
Create and translate marketing tools for exporting Canadian seafood to Southeast Asia
$ 100,000
Export training and support sessions for Canadian tech startups seeking to enter Asian markets
$ 170,000
Organization of a trade mission to the European Union for Canadian sustainable energy firms
$ 150,000
Develop a market diversification strategy for exports of organic maple syrup
$ 90,000
Gather market intelligence reports on the European automotive sector for Canadian suppliers
$ 120,000
Organize an incoming delegation of foreign buyers for Canadian agriculture products
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's profile and financial capacity.
- The applicant must be a Canadian national trade organization with member companies and a national mandate.
- The applicant must be incorporated as a Canadian not-for-profit corporation, confirmed by articles of incorporation.
- The applicant must have sufficient private revenues to cover 50% of the proposed activities' costs, confirmed by two years of financial statements.
- The applicant must not sell products that are sold by its members.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
CanExport Associations accepts proposals from Canadian national trade organizations with member companies and a national mandate including:- Canadian national industry or trade associations- Canadian national bilateral chambers of commerce and business councils- Canadian national horizontal / multi-sectoral trade organizations with a specific focused mandate or theme, such as those representing companies majority owned by under-represented groups in trade (e.g., Indigenous, women, 2SLGBTQI+)To be eligible, organizations must:- Be incorporated as a Canadian not-for-profit corporation, confirmed by articles of incorporation- Have sufficient private revenues to cover 50% of costs for proposed activities, confirmed by 2 years of financial statements of the Canadian applicant organization- Not sell products that are sold by their members.
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This grant is targeted at specific Canadian national trade organizations with certain eligibility criteria. Restrictions are primarily based on the organizational structure and the nature of business activities related to commercial export support.
- Organizations that are not incorporated as Canadian not-for-profit corporations.
- Companies that sell products which are also sold by their members.
- Entities that cannot provide financial statements demonstrating sufficient private revenues to cover 50% of the project costs.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The CanExport Associations grant funds initiatives that aim to expand international business development and enhance commercial export capabilities. Eligible projects focus on capacity building, strategic planning, and market engagement to benefit Canadian industries.
- Export training support to industry, such as training on intellectual property protection in foreign markets.
- Creating or updating a strategy for international business development or market diversification.
- Gathering market intelligence through custom research, reports, and studies.
- Translating, adapting, or creating marketing tools and materials.
- Participating in virtual international trade shows, networking sessions, meetings, or conferences.
- In-person participation in international trade shows, networking sessions, meetings, or conferences based on Government of Canada Travel Advisories.
- Organizing international trade missions for SMEs in the industry.
- Organizing an incoming delegation of foreign buyers to Canada.
- Visits to foreign markets.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is targeted at Canadian national industry associations and trade organizations. It does not specify particular eligible geographical areas within Canada, but requires organizations to have a national mandate.
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Evaluation and selection criteria for the CanExport Associations grant are based on the following:
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver on proposed activities
- Clear link between proposed activities and international business development goals
- Potential impact on the development and growth of Canadian businesses
- Financial viability and sustainability of the proposed project
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Project Conceptualization
- Identify new or expanded international business development activities eligible for funding.
- Ensure activities align with the grant objectives and are for the benefit of an entire industry.
- Step 2: Prepare Necessary Documentation
- Gather financial statements to demonstrate sufficient private revenue.
- Compile strategic plans or documents supporting the IBD activities.
- Step 3: Access Application Portal
- Visit the CanExport Associations application portal once it opens in fall 2024.
- Create or update login credentials for your organization.
- Step 4: Complete Application Form
- Enter all required information about the organization and proposed activities.
- Upload all supporting documents, including financial statements and project plans.
- Step 5: Review and Submission
- Carefully review the completed application for accuracy and completeness.
- Submit the application through the portal before the deadline.
- Step 6: Confirmation and Follow-up
- Receive an acknowledgment email with your application details.
- Retain confirmation for future reference and track the application process.
