Canadian community-level, non-profit organizations can get non-repayable grants of up to $500,000. These grants cover up to 60% of eligible expenses to help attract, retain, and expand foreign direct investment (FDI).
CanExport Community Investments is not accepting submissions at this time. We expect the call for proposals to open in January 2027. Information Sessions will be held in December 2025. For further information, please contact communities.communautes@international.gc.ca.
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
