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Export Training Grant (IMAGE) is a grant from the Ohio Department of Development that funds international market access activities for Ohio companies looking to increase export sales.
Through the International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) program, eligible companies can receive a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 per program year on eligible export-related expenses, including trade missions, international marketing, and export training.
Applicants must operate a licensed for-profit business in Ohio, manufacture or distribute a product with at least 51% U.S. content, qualify as a small business under SBA size standards, and have been in business for at least one year. The program is partially funded through the SBA's State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).
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# IMAGE – Export Grant Programs | Development This modal enables the user to select the language in which to view the content. ### Official websites use Ohio.
gov ### Trusted applications are secured by OHID Ohio Department of Development Contact Go to the help page Search Search in Development Services Agency portal Type in your search keywords and hit enter to submit or escape to close # IMAGE – Export Grant Programs * Export Assistance & International Engagement * IMAGE – Export Grant Programs * IMAGE – Export Grant Programs * Export Internship Program * International Market Support * Appalachian Export Development Program # IMAGE – Export Grant Programs April 08, 2022 | Development **Any inquiries regarding the application or reimbursement process for the IMAGE program, please contact Danny.
Finfrock@development. ohio. gov** Development offers grant programs to help Ohio companies export their goods and services, gain export knowledge, and participate in trade missions.
Development's export grants are partially funded through the U.S. Small Business Administration's State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).
* International Market Access Grant for Exporters(IMAGE)") ## **International Market Access Grant for Exporters ### Ohio Export Grant Boosts International Sales IMAGE provides eligible companies a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 in grant funds (i.e., 50% of $20,000 in eligible expenses) to engage in activities to increase export sales. Companies can receive up to $10,000 in reimbursement per program year.
* Company operates a licensed for-profit business in Ohio to manufacture, assemble, and/or distribute a product or provide an exportable service. * Company certifies that the products to be promoted contain a majority (at least 51%) of U.S. content. * Company asserts that it meets the requirements of the Table of Small Business Size Standards set forth by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
* Company has been in business for no less than one year at time of application. * Company attests that it shall not knowingly enter into any transactions with a person in the Excluded Parties List System. * Company must be in good standing with all state of Ohio agencies.
### Grant Activity Information * Activities must be approved before the activities are conducted. * The earliest date that an activity can begin is the application approval date or Oct. 1, whichever date is later.
### Eligible Grant Activities * Exhibiting at International Trade Shows * EXIM Credit Insurance Premiums * U.S. Commercial Service Programs * Supported Individual Market Visit * Exhibiting at Eligible Domestic Trade Shows* * Designing and Translating of Marketing Materials IMAGE will cover activities starting Oct. 1, (or when application is approved, whichever is later) and end on September 29, or when funds have been exhausted.
Funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Companies with application issues will be given 10 days to remedy their application. Should funds be exhausted, Development will place only eligible applications on a wait list and will approve them should additional funds become available.
Receive 50% reimbursement on export training, up to $5,000 per grant year. Training must be successfully completed to be reimbursed. Grant year runs from October 1, through September 29.
Company eligibility listed under the IMAGE section applies to the Export Training Grant. Reimbursement requests are due within 30 days of training completion. **Currently accepting applications for:** * Export training opportunities that are proposed in the grant applications, subject to the approval of the program manager.
Additional training opportunities will be added to the application as registrations open. All IMAGE eligibility criteria apply to the Export Training Grant. [](https://development.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Company eligibility listed under the IMAGE program applies. Training must be successfully completed to be reimbursed. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 reimbursement Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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