National Initiatives Component

Eligible Clients

CATIP will work in partnership with: 

• apparel and textile industry associations;
• not-for-profit organizations;
• corporations and consortia of other not-for-profit organizations.

CATIP will not duplicate activities which are normally undertaken or considered to be part of the mandate of other government stakeholders.

Eligible Projects

• Developing a global strategy, including marketing studies and other related activities, to brand Canadian apparel and textile products.
• Branding and marketing Canadian apparel and textile products.
• Establishing electronic business initiatives.

Eligible Costs

Contributions may be made of up to 90 percent of the eligible costs of approved projects: 

• salaries, wages and employee benefits;
• materials and supplies;
• consultants and other professional services.

Cost of fixed assets will not be eligible.

What Else?

CATIP funds have been set aside for: 

• trade development activities;
• awareness campaigns aimed at sensitizing financial institutions to the specific needs and parameters of the apparel and textile industries.