CanExport Community Investments

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).

Access the CanExport Communities portal to:

• get notified about key program dates and deadlines
• access funding applications and manage program administration

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

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