Grant · not repaid

CanExport SMEs

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

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

Overview

Provides funding of up to $50,000 to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises to help them break into international markets where they have little to no sales. Covers up to 50% of eligible export development costs.

Who can apply

  • Must be established in Canada, a for-profit business, an incorporated legal entity, LLP or cooperative, have an active CRA business number, employ between 3 and 500 full-time equivalent employees, and have declared $300,000 to $100 million in revenue in Canada in the past fiscal year.
  • Target markets must be ones where the business has little to no sales.
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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.

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Official source

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

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 13, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.