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Global Opportunities for Associations (PEMD-A)
Virtual Trade Commissioner
Global Opportunities for Associations (formerly PEMD-A)
Global Opportunities for Associations (GOA), formerly the Program for Export Market Development - Associations (PEMD-A), provides contribution funding to support national associations undertaking new or expanded international business development activities, in strategic markets and sectors, for the benefit of an entire industry (member and non-member firms).
Annual non-repayable contributions range from a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $150,000 and the funding approvals are made for a one-year period for activities and related expenditures taking place between April 1 and March 31 of the following year. GOA provides matching funds of up to 50% of eligible expenses.
At an event hosted by the Vancouver Board of Trade on August 17, Minister Van Loan announced that 30 Canadian associations will receive $2.3 million to help the businesses and industries they represent.
How to Apply
New associations must complete the Pre-Screening Eligibility Requirement Checklist for their first year of applying for GOA funding. Access to this process is provided when registering for a Virtual Trade Commissioner (VTC) account.
Associations that meet the eligibility requirements will be assigned a user ID and password, and be able to access the online application form for their first year as well as subsequent years through the VTC.
Register for the VTC, or to access your existing GOA application, login to the VTC.
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