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Non-repayable contributions between $3,000 and $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses.Description
The CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities and non-profit organizations to help them attract, retain and expand their foreign direct investment (FDI) activities. It supports communities’ capacity to create jobs for Canadians, support innovation and increase exports.
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The program provides non-repayable grants between $3,000 and $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses. Agreements are made for a one-year period, from April 1 to March 31.
Eligible Applicants
- communities seeking to improve their capacity to attract, retain and expand FDI
- non-profit partnerships at the local community level
Eligible Expenses
- The program supports activities that will help you attract, expand, or retain greenfield foreign direct investment, such as:
- developing marketing tools aimed at foreign investors
- getting specific foreign direct investment training
- identifying or coordinating with potential investors
- developing and putting in place multi-year strategies to attract and retain international investment
We do not fund initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions, investments from other parts of Canada, trade or export.