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PEMD-ASSOCIATIONS Applications
2008-09


Starting in December 2007, the Program for Export Marketing Development for Associations (PEMD-A) will be accepting applications from Trade Associations seeking financial support from PEMD-Associations for international market development activities for the fiscal year 2008 - 2009.


For 2008-09, the PEMD program will be operating with reduced funding available as compared to former years. Evaluation of the applications received will be subject to an expanded set of criteria to properly target the available monies.


More information regarding the evaluation criteria and the changes to the PEMD handbook will be made available on this site in the coming weeks.

Please note the following key milestone dates for the application process related to funding for the 2008/09 fiscal year:

Launch
  • PEMD system will be available to Associations to commence the 2008-09 application.
December 3, 2007
Submission Deadline for Application Form
  • Application MUST be provided by 8:00 AM EST. Missing or incomplete applications will be rejected.
January 21, 2008
08:00 AM EST
During the period of January 21st and February 1st, Associations who have submitted applications by the deadline will have the opportunity to make adjustments to their application in consultation with their Sector Officer.
Commencement of the Application Evaluation period February 1, 2008
Announcement of Application results Week of March 10, 2008


Associations are encouraged to contact their assigned Sector Officer directly at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada or the PEMD-A office by phone at (613) 996-1408 or by fax at (613) 995-5773 or by e-mail at pemd-ta@international.gc.ca for further assistance.


Last Updated:
2007-11-05

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