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Global Access Program (GAP) - PA Department of Community & Economic Development 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.
GAP is designed to provide flexibility and encourage innovative use of funds to meet the specific international marketing needs of the applicant. Valid uses include: overseas and domestic trade show participation, overseas trade mission participation, foreign market sales trip, subscription to US DOC services, translation/interpreter fees, website internationalization, shipping sample products, and compliance testing.
Export-ready Pennsylvania companies in good standing, according to SBA standards 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 platform fees, including hosting and/or maintenance fees Online market listing fees Expenses for setting up website to accept international payments U.S. Department of Commerce services fees and/or any Federal service that directly supports exporting Overseas tradeshow exhibition Foreign market sales trips Other – Export Credit Insurance Policy fees & Intellectual Property protection Certain restrictions apply.
See GAP guidelines for details. All GAP applications must be submitted to a Regional Export Network Partner (REN) prior to the activity for which funding is sought. The REN will forward the application to the GAP Administrator for review/approval.
Global Access Program 12 Fact Sheet To find out more information about the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant Initiative, visit the U.S. Small Business Administration website . Funded in part through a Grant with the U. S Small Business Administration Federal Funding Disclosure In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Federal Share: 75% – $825,000 Non-Federal Share: 25% – $275,000 Total Program Cost: $1,100,000 Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Pennsylvania-based small-to-medium businesses (typically <500 employees). Must be in good standing and ready to undertake exports. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 per award period (covers up to 75% of eligible export costs). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Global Access Program (Pennsylvania) is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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