Trade Mission Support Program

Trade Mission Support Program

Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
At a glance
Overview
Eligibility
Selection criteria
Documents and links

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 06, 2023
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Grant Providers
  • Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Status
Open

Overview

Connect with buyers in specific export markets, and offset costs associated with organizing and hosting both inbound visits by foreign buyers (or their representatives) and with leading multi-party missions to target markets outside of Ontario.

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for the Northern Ontario Exports Program include:

  • Open to ONEDC municipalities, trade associations, or not-for-profits representing exporting sectors and companies in Northern Ontario
  • Organizations looking to connect with buyers in specific export markets
  • Projects that involve organizing and hosting inbound visits by foreign buyers or leading multi-party missions to target markets

Who is eligible

Eligible types of companies for this grant include small and medium enterprises, industry associations, and not-for-profit organizations 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 covers 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 discretion of the NOEP Advisory Committee.

  • Event hosting costs
  • Coordinated group participation expenses

Eligible projects & activities

There are projects and activities eligible for this grant. The Northern Ontario Exports Program offers funding for Trade Mission Support, Export Marketing Assistance, and Customized Export Development Training.

  • Trade Mission Support Program: Offset costs for organizing visits by foreign buyers and leading missions to target markets.
  • Export Marketing Assistance Program: Provide financial support for marketing and business development activities.
  • Customized Export Development Training Program: Funding for hiring experts in areas like strategic planning, sales skills, and marketing.

Eligible geographic areas

There are eligible geographic areas for the Northern Ontario Exports Program grant.

  • Companies and organizations from Northern Ontario

Evaluation & selection criteria

The Northern Ontario Exports Program has evaluation and selection criteria for grant applications. Please see below for details:

  • Eligible projects must align with the program's objectives and focus on export-building initiatives in Northern Ontario.
  • Projects will be assessed based on their potential for market expansion, innovation, and impact on the Northern Ontario economy.
  • The capacity of the applicant to successfully implement the proposed project will also be considered.
  • Applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funding.

Documents and links

Trade Mission Support Program

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