State International Development Grants

In collaboration with CalVet, grantee will host the 2024 and 2025 CalVet Leadership Summit bringing together veteran and leaders across multiple relevant organizations to focus on improving the health and well-being of California's service members, veterans, and their families. The Leadership Summit plays a vital role in supporting the department’s strategic plan by providing a platform for leaders to come together and work towards common goals. ; CalVet seeks to organize stakeholder input workshop activities with the assistance of an organization that is highly experienced in serving transitioning veterans, developing and facilitating veteran stakeholder summits or workshops, and has the capacity and proven track record of advocating for veteran services and benefits. The selected Grantee will assume all responsibility for the Required Activities established in Section E for the 2024 and 2025, CalVet Leadership Summit(s) and will operate with prior understanding that unanticipated changes in CalVet priority may impact the size and scope of the relevant annual summit. Grantees will receive the full amount of funding for their awarded grant in the first year. It is expected that Grantee makes up the difference from its own resources in full actual costs, beyond which this Grant provides, with each passing year to sustain the Leadership Summit through the expiration of the Grant terms.The Grantee staff and leadership will be expected to maintain significant engagement with CalVet. Applicants are encouraged to ensure they are budgeting for staff, reporting, and appropriate facility requirements (venue, seating, lodging, hardware and software equipment, supplies, overhead).

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Louisiana to help them expand their international sales and export activities through reimbursements for various related expenses.

The Florida Online Global-Website Localization Grant aims to help exporters expand their overseas presence through website localization services. The program, in partnership with IBT Online and SelectFlorida, offers various options for website globalization, including predefined and customized websites, website redesign, and e-commerce development, all optimized for target markets. Grants cover partial costs of localization services, with SelectFlorida covering up to $8,000 and the grantee responsible for $4,000 or the balance for customized services. Eligible entities must meet specific qualifications including being Florida-based, meeting minimum sales and employment criteria, and operating in approved sectors.

This program provides financial assistance to small and medium-sized Florida companies to help them participate in international trade shows and expand their export sales.

This funding opportunity helps Florida-based manufacturers and service providers create tailored Export Marketing Plans to identify and pursue international growth strategies.

This grant provides financial assistance to Florida-based manufacturers and service providers looking to expand their export sales by facilitating meetings with qualified international buyers and agents.

This program provides financial assistance to small to mid-sized companies in Pennsylvania to help them expand their export sales through various eligible activities and services.

The Idaho Department of Commerce and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture offer the Idaho Online Global Program Awards to support Idaho small businesses in international export marketing initiatives. The program aims to increase the number of small businesses that export, the value of exports, and exploration of new trade opportunities.Overview Individual awards of $9,000 are available for eligible activity occurring between September 30, 2024 – September 29, 2025. Only one application will be accepted per round. Multiple rounds are dependent upon the availability of funds. 20% cash match required. For every authorized $100 you spend you will be reimbursed $80. Reviewing and scoring processes are highly competitive. Watch our overview of the program here. Watch a testimonial from a previous recipient here. Receive a free website and SEO performance report here. Eligible activities for Online Global Program Design and development of website, with an international focus Website translation, search engine optimization (SEO), and localization services Mobile App integration, creation, and updates to support sales Webstore setup and/or maintenance costs Translation of marketing media, including audio and video Set up to receive and/or process online payments and orders Costs associated with selling on platforms such as but not limited to: Amazon Services, Walmart Marketplace, Alibaba Inc., FlipKart, Rakuten Cybersecurity protection to support exports

Export Vouchers, funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), reimburses eligible export expenses up to $10,000, depending on the expense. The following lists the eligible activities and reimbursement levels. If your business qualifies, you may receive up to the maximum allowed for that activity, or a lesser amount. Awards are granted based on committee review of your export voucher application.Qualifying Export Expenses Design of international marketing, digital advertising Website design, maintenance and international payment handling Online market listing fees E-commerce platform fees Expenses to set up a website to accept international payments Services of the U.S. Commercial Service International shipment of product samples Compliance requirements to enter an export market Export research tool subscription Cost associated with international IP protection (limited to the following–USPTO PCT transmittal fee, filing fee, search fee; Hague Intl Design App transmittal fee, Trademark Madrid Protocol fee) International business travel (airfare only) International trade show or trade mission fees (virtual or in-person) Foreign market sales trips Translation of marketing media, including audio/video EXIM Credit Insurance fees

This grant provides financial support to small- and medium-sized technology businesses in Colorado to help them export their products and services to new international markets.