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Montana Trade Show Assistance Program (TSAP)

Montana Department of Commerce – Export MontanaNo deadline listedUp to $3,000

Summary

Montana-based private companies exhibiting for the first time at an out-of-state wholesale (B2B) trade show can be reimbursed 50% of show costs up to $2,500, plus a travel stipend up to $500 and $200 bonuses, max $3,000.

About this grant

TSAP reimburses Montana-based private-sector companies for exhibiting for the first time at an out-of-state business-to-business (wholesale) trade show. It covers 50% of trade show expenses up to $2,500 plus a travel stipend of up to $500 for one staff member, with $200 bonuses for Made in Montana registrants and businesses listed with the Montana Office of Tourism, for a maximum of $3,000. The portal lists it as Accepting Applications; apply at least 15 days before the show.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Private-sector, Montana based company providing a Montana based product/service or adding value to a product in Montana

Exhibiting at a business-to-business (wholesale) trade show outside of the state of Montana

First-time exhibition in the specified trade show

Presents documentation that the trade show or event is an appropriate venue for the company

Commerce will make the final decision as to a company's eligibility for this program

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Marketing
  • Trade shows
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Marketing
  • Trade shows
  • Travel

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