Global Access Program (GAP)

The Global Access Program (GAP) is designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. GAP is administered by the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development (OIBD) and provides up to $10,000 per award period to qualifying Pennsylvania companies to reimburse up to 75% of eligible expenses associated with specific export promotion activities. The program is funded in part through a federal grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Financial Info: The Global Access Program (GAP) will reimburse up to 75% of eligible expenses, providing up to $10,000.00 per award year to qualifying companies. See GAP guidelines for details. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: Virtual tradeshows & mission registration fees Compliance testing (including CE, CEE, GDPR, UL Canada, ATEX Testing / Certification, Japan Haz/Loc Certification, IECex Testing / Certification, ISO) Website internationalization Design & development of website, with an international focus Translation of website into foreign languages Maintenance and monitoring fees for search engine optimization (SEO) E-Commerce E-Commerce platform fees, including hosting and/or maintenance fees Online market listing fees Expenses for setting up website to accept international payments Digital & Marketing Media (design and/or translation of any digital advertising or marketing media, including audio/video and social media, with an international focus) U.S. Department of Commerce services fees and/or any Federal service that directly supports exporting International Travel Overseas trade missions Overseas tradeshow exhibition Foreign market sales trips Other – Export Credit Insurance Policy fees & Intellectual Property protection