ExportMD Program

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized businesses in Maryland to help cover costs associated with international marketing efforts.

$5,000

Active

Rolling Deadline

Grant Description

The ExportMD Program provides financial assistance to small and mid-sized Maryland companies to offset international marketing costs. Eligible companies can receive up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses related to international marketing projects, including travel, website development, and virtual trade show registration. The program is funded through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Applications are accepted monthly and are due on the 1st of each month.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $5,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

Grant funds can be used for travel expenses, website development, registration costs for virtual trade shows and missions, and other international marketing initiatives. Companies must not exceed the employee number or annual sales thresholds set by the SBA.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Small businesses

Additional Requirements

To qualify, a company must have business operations in Maryland, be in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, exist for at least one year, be a small business as defined by the SBA, and plan an international business initiative to start and finish within six months of the application deadline. Companies cannot have received an ExportMD Award in the last year.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Jason Callejas

jason.callejas@maryland.gov

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