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Export Grant Programs

International Market Access Grant for Exporters

Funds Ohio for-profit businesses carrying out eligible export promotion activities through reimbursement grants.

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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.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: dam.assets.ohio.gov