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ExportMD Program

Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of International Investment and TradeCloses Nov 1, 2026(12 days left)Up to $5,000

Summary

Export-ready Maryland small businesses (1+ year in business) can be reimbursed up to $5,000 for international marketing such as travel, trade show or mission fees and website development; applications due the 1st of each month.

About this grant

ExportMD reimburses Maryland small businesses up to $5,000 for eligible international marketing costs, such as travel related to international marketing, website development, and trade show or trade mission registration. It is funded in part by the SBA through the federal State Trade Expansion Program. The program is currently active: Commerce accepts applications every month, due on the 1st of each month, and the project must start and finish within six months of the application deadline. An export counseling meeting must be scheduled before the deadline.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Have business operations in Maryland and be in good standing with SDAT.

Be a small business as defined by the SBA.

Have been in business for at least one year.

Be export ready and planning an international marketing project.

Not have received an ExportMD Award in the past year.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export
  • International trade

Money can be used for

  • Export
  • Marketing
  • Trade shows
  • Travel

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