CanExport Associations
The short answer · Checked today
Up to $500,000 a year (up to 50% of costs, or 75% for defence and security projects) for national industry associations to run trade missions, market research and export strategies for their member businesses. The 2026-27 round is closed; the 2027-28 round is scheduled to start in fall 2026.
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Apply on tradecommissioner.gc.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Non-profits and charities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Exporting |
| Where | Canada |
| How much | $20,000 – $500,000 · Pays up to 50% of costs |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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How much
Up to $500,000 a year, covering up to 50% of eligible costs.
“can get up to $500,000 per year to cover up to 50% of eligible costs” Up to 75% for defence and security projects.
“up to 75% of eligible costs for defence and security related projects” Ask for at least $20,000.
“Applicants must request a minimum of $20,000 in funding and up to $500,000.” Source: tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Checked today
Dates
The 2026-27 round is closed.
“The 2026-27 CanExport Associations application period is now closed.” The 2027-28 round (projects April 2027 to March 2028) is scheduled to start in fall 2026.
“The 2027-28 application process for projects taking place between April 1, 2027 and March 31, 2028, is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026.” Source: tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Checked today
Who qualifies
For national industry associations and trade organizations with member companies.
“Canadian national industry associations and trade organizations with member companies and a national mandate” Must be a Canadian not-for-profit corporation.
“be incorporated as a Canadian not-for-profit corporation, confirmed by articles of incorporation” Source: tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Checked today
Other programs for the same need, open now
$14,000 – $100,000
AAFC funding for small and medium-sized agriculture and agri-food businesses to diversify their markets: AAFC pays up to 70% of a project costing at least $20,000, normally under $100,000. Applications are open from February 13, 2026 until September 30, 2030.
Up to $2,000,000
AAFC funding for agriculture and agri-food industry associations and businesses to grow and diversify markets: up to $2 million a year and $10 million over five years, normally covering up to 50% of costs (70% in some cases). The intake is listed as open; contact the program before you apply. The program ends March 31, 2028.
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Sources and checks
Facts on this page come from the funder’s own page, and a CanGrant editor hasn’t reviewed them yet. Check the funder’s page before you apply. tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Report a mistake