Supporting the export capabilities of Wisconsin businesses
Companies that want to grow know they need to export—but navigating the global marketplace requires specialized knowledge and a sound strategy based upon proven best practices. WEDC stands ready to help you gain the insights you need to tap new international markets. The Collaborative Market Access Grant Program is designed to help industry associations, alliances, agencies, nonprofits, regional economic development organizations, or other state/local departments located in Wisconsin to work with Wisconsin companies to increase exports.
How It Works
This grant provides pass-through reimbursed funds. Organizations may apply for up to $150,000 to provide assistance of no more than $15,000 per Wisconsin company per grant.
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible recipients of a CMAG include industry associations, alliances, agencies, non-profits, regional economic development organizations, or other state/local departments located in Wisconsin working with Wisconsin companies to increase exports.
- Collaborators must provide a compelling case for how the project will benefit Wisconsin companies with international exports, demonstrate organizational support for the administration of the project, and provide an explanation for why their services are needed and how these grant funds will make an impact.
- The companies benefiting from these funds must comply with the eligible business requirements of the IMAG.
- Eligible expenses allowed for CMAGs may include, but are not limited to, those eligible under the IMAG.
- Recipients may be eligible for administrative costs to support the project. If applicable, administrative costs must be clearly outlined in the contract.
