International Market Access Grant for Exporters
Funds Ohio for-profit businesses carrying out eligible export promotion activities through reimbursement grants.
The International Market Access Grant for Exporters, known as IMAGE, is an Ohio Department of Development reimbursement grant for eligible Ohio businesses carrying out export promotion activities. The handbook says companies can access up to $10,000 in grant year funds on a 50% reimbursement basis. The program is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration's State Trade Expansion Prog…
Export promotion activities, including international and eligible domestic trade shows, government or economic-development trade missions, U.S. Commercial Service programs, EXIM Bank credit insurance premiums, compliance testing, translation, marketing-material design, and supported individual market visits.
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