Iowa for-profit small businesses that are new to exporting or entering a new market can be reimbursed 75% of international trade show, trade mission, marketing translation, compliance testing and website localization costs, up to $8,000 per project.
Reimbursement grants for Iowa small businesses' export efforts: the Market Trade Assistance Program (third-party international marketing, translation, compliance testing, website localization), the Export Trade Assistance Program (foreign trade shows and IEDA trade missions), the Domestic Trade Assistance Program (international shows in the U.S.) and ExporTech. Costs are reimbursed at 75% up to $8,000 per project or event ($2,500 for ExporTech), with up to three grants per funding period. The current funding period is July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, and applications are funded first-come, first-served while funds remain.
For-profit company operating a facility in Iowa to process, manufacture, add value to a product and/or distribute a product or provide an exportable service
Meet SBA guidelines of an eligible small business concern (two certification forms required)
Products of U.S. origin or at least 51% U.S. content
New to exporting, focusing on a new international market or promoting a new product
Current on past grant reporting and in good standing on other IEDA programs
Apply at least 45 days before an event (two weeks before an MTAP project or ExporTech)
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