Grant · not repaid

CanExport Associations

Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service · Federal (all of Canada)

ClosedExport
Funding
Up to $500,000
Up to $500,000 per project
Deadline
Closed
Closed — not accepting applications.
Type
Grant · not repaid
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
Non-profit

Overview

Canadian national industry associations and trade organizations can apply for up to $500,000 for international business development activities that benefit an entire industry.

Who can apply

  • Must be a Canadian national industry or trade association, bilateral chamber of commerce or business council, horizontal/multi-sector organization, or an organization representing exporters from diverse backgrounds (e.g.
  • Indigenous, women, 2SLGBTQI+).
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What it can pay for

ExportBusiness Expansion

Past recipients

See organizations that received funding from this program in the Government of Canada's public grants and contributions records. Past funding does not mean a new application will be approved.

View past recipients on open.canada.ca →

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 11, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.