Export Development Stream — Creative Export Canada
The Export Development Stream (EDS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program offers funding in the form of grants and contributions for:
- new and early-stage exporters to build capacity and expand into international markets;
- seasoned exporters to expand into new international markets and build business networks.
The stream is highly competitive, with only a limited number of projects funded each year.
We strongly recommend that you read the Application Guidelines in their entirety before applying.
Who can apply
To be eligible for funding, a company/organization must meet all of the following requirements:
- be incorporated under the laws of Canada, a province or a territory
- be a for-profit company or not-for-profit organization
- be Canadian-owned and -controlled
- have a maximum of $10 million in annual revenues in the current or previous fiscal year
- have at least one full-time employee (who receives a salary and works at least 30 hours a week)
You can submit only one application per deadline, including entities or subsidiaries of a parent company.
Full eligibility criteria are detailed in the Application Guidelines.
Application deadline
The 2024 application period for projects with expenses in fiscal year 2024-2025 is now closed. The next deadline will be announced on this page in winter 2025 for projects with expenses in fiscal year 2025-2026.
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How to apply
- Read the Application Guidelines in their entirety before completing your application
- Complete and sign the Application form
- Provide all supporting documents, as detailed in the Application Guidelines
- Submit your complete application package by email to creativeexportcanada-exportationcreativecanada@pch.gc.ca
Contact us
- Address
- Creative Export Canada program
Department of Canadian Heritage
25 Eddy St, 8th Floor
Gatineau QC J8X 4B5 - creativeexportcanada-exportationcreativecanada@pch.gc.ca
Please note that we will respond to you within 2 business days.
- Telephone
- 819-997-0055
1-866-811-0055 (toll-free) - TTY
- 1-888-997-3123 (toll-free)
Agents are available to answer your questions, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm (ET)
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