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Appalachian Export Development Program (AEDP)

Ohio Department of Development, with the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance NetworkNo deadline listedUp to $15,000

Summary

New-to-export small businesses in Ohio's 32 Appalachian counties can be reimbursed 75% of export activities such as trade shows, trade missions, market visits, EXIM insurance and translation, up to $15,000 per program year, with SBDC counseling.

About this grant

A hands-on, reimbursement-based export grant for Ohio businesses with two years or less of international sales operating in the 32 counties of Ohio's Appalachian region. Eligible businesses may receive 75% of projected activity expenses, up to $15,000 per program year, for activities such as international and eligible domestic trade shows, EXIM credit insurance, U.S. Commercial Service programs, trade missions, market visits, compliance testing and translation, working through a set of action items with the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network. To apply, schedule a meeting with your regional SBDC.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Operates a licensed for-profit business in Ohio's 32-county Appalachian region that manufactures, assembles and/or distributes a product or provides an exportable service

New-to-export (2 years or less of exporting experience) and works with the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network

Products promoted contain at least 51% U.S. content

Meets SBA small business size standards; in business at least one year; good standing with all State of Ohio agencies

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export
  • Rural

Money can be used for

  • Export
  • Trade shows
  • Trade missions
  • Translation

Set-asides

  • Appalachian

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