Export Development Program
Amount:
$30.000
Type of Program:
Grants
Description:
The Export Development Program (the “Program”) supports businesses looking to increase their sales outside of Nova Scotia, improve their competitiveness and positively impact the Nova Scotia economy.
EDP offers three streams to support the applicant's business growth:
- 1Travel and Virtual Trade Missions stream;
- 2Hire a Consultant or Service Provider stream;
- 3Digital Adoption stream.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $30,000 CAD across the three streams. Minimum project cost is $5,000 CAD.
When It Ends:
13-Jan-23
Deadline:
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
The applicant must:
Application Steps:
contact the Regional Business Development Advisor in their area to discuss Program alignment to their project;
submit a completed Application Form to Invest Nova Scotia prior to the commencement of the project (Only project costs incurred after the application date are eligible to be claimed);
respond to any requests by Invest Nova Scotia for missing or follow up information required by Invest Nova Scotia for evaluation of the application no later than 5 business days following such requests by Invest Nova Scotia;
accept within 10 business days the Export Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) which will be issued if their application was approved.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants for the Travel and Virtual Trade Missions stream must submit:
- 1Claim Form Worksheet;
- 2Copies of related project invoices/receipts as well as proof of payment such as credit card/bank statements, copies of the front and back of cheques (indicating that they have been cashed at a financial institution) or a wire or e-transfer receipt that shows the status of the transaction as “completed” or “confirmed”;
- 3Per diem: Proof of payment will not be required for accommodations and ground transportation; however, proof of travel must be submitted (i.e., airline boarding passes or accommodations invoice, etc.) to validate the per diem calculation.
Applicants for the Hire a Consultant or Service Provider stream must submit:
- 1A signed Invest Nova Scotia Attestation Form (on website) confirming project completion;
- 2Related project invoices from the consultant/service provider indicating they have been paid;
- 3Proof of payment such as credit card/bank statements, copies of the front and back of cleared cheques (indicating that they have been cashed at a financial institution) or a wire or e-transfer receipt that shows the status of the transaction as “completed” or “confirmed”.
Applicants for the Digital Adoption stream must submit:
- 1Claim Form Worksheet;
- 2A signed Invest Nova Scotia Attestation Form (on website) confirming project completion (if the project used a consultant/service provider);
- 3Related project invoices from the consultant/service provider indicating they have been paid;
- 4Proof of payment such as credit card/bank statements, copies of the front and back of cleared cheques (indicating that they have been cashed at a financial institution) or a Guidelines wire or e-transfer receipt that shows the status of the transaction as “completed” or “confirmed”.
Other Things to Note:
Applications will only be considered for projects completed between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023.
Program Contact:
