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Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E)

Amount:

$15,000

Type of Program:

Grants


Description:

The Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and the E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E) provide financial assistance to help SMEs market their products more effectively in international markets. 

Comments on Funding:

  1. 1
    Funding is a contribution of up to 45% of eligible costs, to a maximum contribution of $15,000.
  2. 2
    Total project costs must be more than $5,000 to apply for assistance.
  3. 3
    For the minimum project size of $5,000, the reimbursement would equal $2,250; for a project of $33,334 or greater, the maximum reimbursement would be $15,000.
  4. 4
    At least 25% of the total project costs must be provided by the Applicant.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be SMEs with a Canada Revenue Agency Business Number, operating in Prince Edward Island and currently exporting or planning to start exporting.
  • be industry sectors, except retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services and softwood lumber.
  • Professional services such as marketing firms, creative agencies, business or fitness coaches are generally not considered eligible applicants; however, they may be considered if the project represents a unique and/or strategic opportunity with potential economic benefit to Atlantic Canada.
  • Consultant travel and trade show attendance fees are not eligible.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit one application that covers several eligible activities. They may use more than one consultant to complete each of these activities.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the completed application form;
  2. 2
    consultant proposal(s).

Other Things to Note:

The program covers specific activities provided by consultants or agencies such as: 

  1. 1
    Market research;
  2. 2
    Strategy development;
  3. 3
    Lead generation and sales activities;
  4. 4
    Export-focused website additions;
  5. 5
    SEO;
  6. 6
    Digital ads;
  7. 7
    Social media strategy;
  8. 8
    Coaching on any of the above;
  9. 9
    and more.

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