CanExport Community Investments
The short answer · Checked today
Non-repayable grants of up to $500,000 (up to 60% of costs) for Canadian communities and community organizations working to attract foreign direct investment. Not open now: the next call is expected in January 2027, with information sessions in December 2026.
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Apply on tradecommissioner.gc.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Non-profits and charities, Municipalities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Growth and equipment |
| Where | Canada |
| How much | Up to $500,000 · Pays up to 60% of costs |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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Dates
The next call is expected to open in January 2027.
“We expect the call for proposals to open in January 2027.” Information sessions will be held in December 2026.
“Information Sessions will be held in December 2026.” Source: tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Checked today
Who qualifies
For Canadian communities or community-level organizations.
“Canadian communities or community-level organizations” Your organization must have a mandate to attract, expand or keep foreign direct investment.
“have a mandate to attract, expand, or retain FDI” Source: tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Checked today
Other programs for the same need, open now
Up to $250,000
Non-repayable equity contributions for Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses: up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs and up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses, through Indigenous Financial Institutions and Métis Capital Corporations. There is no deadline.
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Sources and checks
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