Building on our efforts through the Global Cities Initiative and in partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co., WTC Utah is excited to announce the Utah Export Acceleration Grant. The EAG provides small to medium sized companies resources to help advance their international business plan.
Grant Funds:
Grant funds are eligible to be used for services and activities that will help companies engage in increased exports and expand their international reach. Service and activities that are eligible include, but are not limited to, education, services and travel.
Education: Grant money can help cover tuition and material costs for international business programs such as the Global Business Management Certificate or other proposed educational programs.
Services: Examples of services that the EAG grant can help cover are legal, translation, certifications, website translation, packaging and labeling, transportation/logistics consulting and research services.
Travel: Grant money can help cover costs associated with trade missions, trade shows, market intelligence and research trips, etc.
Companies may apply for funds up to $10,000. The amount granted will be determined according to the needs of the company and strength of its application. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and funds awarded on a rolling basis. Recipients of funds will be eligible to participate in a pitch competition at the end of the year to vie for additional funding.
Eligibility & Application
Companies must fit eligibility requirements to qualify for the grant. For more information on grant eligibility and application, please visit the grant webpage at www.wtcutah.com
Created: 12 February 2017