Northern Ontario Exports Program — Trade Mission Support Program
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Provides up to $10,000 to Northern Ontario trade associations, municipalities, and not-for-profits to organize inbound foreign buyer visits or lead multi-party export missions to markets outside Ontario. Designed for Northern Ontario exporters in mining, forestry, and manufacturing to connect directly with international buyers.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an ONEDC municipality, trade association, or not-for-profit organization representing exporting sectors and companies in Northern Ontario
- Export-ready SMEs in Northern Ontario may participate through an eligible trade association or not-for-profit
- Project must involve organizing inbound visits by foreign buyers or leading multi-party export missions to markets outside Ontario
- Geographic restriction: Northern Ontario only (Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding regions)
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $10,000 per project
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Deadline
- Rolling — first-come, first-served
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipContact an Invest Northern Ontario program advisor directly before preparing a formal application before preparing a formal application — she can confirm funding availability and whether your project meets the Trade Mission Support criteria.
Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Applicant is not an ONEDC municipality, trade association, or designated not-for-profit
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 4
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
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