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Market Expansion Grant (MEG)

Wyoming Business CouncilNo deadline listedUp to $4,000

Summary

Wyoming-based for-profit businesses under $5M revenue with most employees in-state can be reimbursed 75% (up to $4,000) for out-of-state trade shows, domestic trade missions and targeted marketing; apply 30+ days before the activity.

About this grant

Reimbursement grant that helps private, Wyoming-based for-profit businesses expand into markets outside Wyoming through trade shows, domestic trade missions, federal government matchmaking events, packaging or marketing upgrades and targeted marketing campaigns. It covers 75% of approved expenses up to $4,000, with up to two grants per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) based on funding availability; any lodging cost share (up to $100 per night for up to ten room nights) is deducted from the award. Applications must be submitted no later than 30 days before the activity.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

For-profit partnership, LLC, LLP or corporation registered with the Wyoming Secretary of State with a physical presence in Wyoming (no registered agents)

More than 50% of employees located in Wyoming

Good faith declaration of intent to remain in Wyoming

Pursuing expansion into markets outside Wyoming, with demonstrated sales potential and an appropriate venue

Annual revenue under $5,000,000

Agree to answer reporting questions with the reimbursement request

Ineligible: consultants, distributors, MLM/direct sales, law firms, real estate developers, retailers, and foreign-based or majority-foreign-owned entities

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Marketing
  • Market expansion
  • Small business

Money can be used for

  • Marketing
  • Trade shows
  • Travel
  • Packaging

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