Funding Opportunity for International Market Expansion in Massachusetts (USA)
GrantID: 17295
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant opportunity is geared toward small businesses located within a particular U.S. state region. The intent is to help eligible companies boost international sales by covering a portion of costs related to export development and marketing. Funded projects might include participation in foreign trade shows, translation and localization of marketing materials or websites, preparing for foreign market compliance testing, or engaging business matchmaking services through federal export promotion programs.
Awards typically range from around $6,000 to up to $15,000 per business, serving as reimbursement for pre‑approved activities. Recipients are required to contribute a portion of the total project cost—new exporters often match at a lower percentage, while more established exporting businesses match at a higher rate.
The benefits include access to financial assistance for international growth efforts, which can help offset expenses for trade show attendance, localized marketing, intellectual property filings, and export credit insurance fees, among other eligible costs. The grant is intended for export‑ready small businesses with U.S. operations that produce goods or services with majority domestic content.
Nonprofit organizations or individuals are not included; the focus is exclusively on for‑profit small businesses based in the specified state. The emphasis is on new‑to‑export firms as well as those expanding into additional global markets or launching products in new regions.
The grant cycles run annually within defined fiscal periods—typically covering a full year from early autumn through the following summer—though exact application windows depend on federal funding confirmation. Applications are accepted once the state’s administration receives notification of award. Businesses that plan export activities early in the cycle may receive priority consideration, especially for projects scheduled within the first two quarters of the grant year.
Overall, this grant represents a friendly, targeted resource for small businesses looking to enter or expand in global markets through structured support for export‑oriented marketing and development activities.
If you are located in Massachusetts and working in the area of Small Business, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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