CanExport Community Investments
Funding grants to attract foreign direct investment to Canada
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.
CanExport Community Investments will be accepting proposals for the 2025-26 year from November 18, 2024 to December 13, 2024.
If you would like to register for the CanExport Communities portal, and receive continuous updates from the program.
Who can apply?
- communities seeking to improve their capacity to attract, retain and expand FDI
- non-profit partnerships at the local community level
For step by step instructions on how to register your organization for the CanExport Community Investments funding program, please consult our registration video.
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