Canadian community-level, non-profit organizations can get non-repayable grants of up to $500,000. These grants cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to help attract, retain, and expand foreign direct investment (FDI).
CanExport Community Investments will be accepting proposals for the 2026-27 year in the fall of 2025.
Communities portal
Access the CanExport Communities portal to:
- get notified about key program dates and deadlines
- access funding applications and manage program administration
Who can apply
We accept applications from:
- Canadian communities or community-level organizations
- non-profit, locally based Canadian organizations
- municipal organizations
To be eligible, your organization must:
- have a mandate to attract, expand, or retain FDI
- be able to enter into legally binding agreements
Review our Applicant’s Guide to enhance the quality of your submission.
What we fund
We provide support for:
- FDI training
- a strategic plan for attracting FDI
- marketing tools aimed at foreign investors
- lead generation and meetings with potential investors
We don’t provide support for:
- mergers and acquisitions
- attracting investments from other parts of Canada
- trade or export activities