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Export Marketing Assistance Program
Get up to $10,000 back for export marketing and training costs in Northern Ontario. This is a matching grant that reimburses you after you pay, but the current intake is closed so you must wait for it to reopen. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
“Maximum project support is $10,000, subject to the discretion of the NOEP Advisory Committee.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
Approval must come before you spend; money spent early usually does not count, and the current application window is closed.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You run a small or medium business based in Northern Ontario.
- You are already export-ready and need support for marketing, training, or trade missions.
- You have the cash flow to pay for these costs upfront and wait for reimbursement.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside of Northern Ontario.
- You are not yet export-ready or are just starting to explore international markets.
- You need immediate cash flow rather than a reimbursement after you spend.
How much you'd realistically get
For example, on a $10,000 eligible project, that's up to about $5,000 back.
Up to $10,000, covering 50% of eligible export marketing costs.
What may be supported
- Export-focused marketing and in-market business development.
- Market research and matchmaking.
- Development of digital marketing materials and website content.
- Participation in trade shows and trade missions.
- Hiring experts for export planning and training.
- Hosting inbound visits by foreign buyers.
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must prepare a detailed export plan and track all eligible expenses for reimbursement.
- 01Confirm your business is located in Northern Ontario and is export-ready.
- 02Contact the Program Manager or Technical Coordinator for application materials when the window reopens.
- 03Prepare a detailed export plan and budget for eligible costs.
- 04Submit your application before the budget runs out.
- 05Wait for approval before spending any money.
- 06Pay eligible costs upfront and submit receipts for reimbursement.
Who to ask: Jenni Myllynen, Program Manager, jenni.myllynen@greatersudbury.ca, 705-674-4455 x4428; Nicolas Mora, Technical Coordinator, nicolas.mora@greatersudbury.ca; General email: noep@greatersudbury.ca
Documents commonly required
- Proof of Northern Ontario location.
- Export readiness documentation.
- Detailed project budget and plan.
- Receipts and invoices for eligible costs.
- Application forms from ONEDC.
What to know before you count on it
- You pay the full cost first and get reimbursed later, so you need upfront cash flow.
- The program is budget-limited and first-come, first-served, so the pool can run out mid-year.
- The reimbursed grant portion is generally taxable income, so ask your accountant.
- The current intake is closed, so you cannot apply right now.
What are your odds?
The current intake is closed. If a new round opens, apply early: the budget is first-come, first-served and can run out before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply if I am in Toronto or Ottawa?
No, you must be located in Northern Ontario.
Do I get the money before I spend it?
No, this is a matching grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed later.
Is the grant money taxable?
Generally, yes, the reimbursed portion is taxable income, so ask your accountant.
When will the next intake open?
Confirm on the official page or contact the Program Manager for updates.
More funding by what it pays for
What you can combine it with
Check with ONEDC if this grant can be stacked with other federal or provincial export incentives.
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.