Helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing funds to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets. Eligible activities include:
participation in training, international trade expertise and assistance, international patent and trademark filings, compliance testing, website fees, design of marketing media, trade show exhibitions, foreign market sales visits, attorney fees.
Next funding deadline
September 9, 2027
Timing Notes
Eligible Kentucky businesses may apply for the grant and conduct allowable export development activities within the timeframe of the grant, from 06/30/2026 until 09/29/2027. This is a reimbursement grant. Once an application is approved and activities conducted, expenses must be submitted and approved for reimbursement. Reimbursements must be submitted within a timely manner following the
activity. Do not hold onto requests as this may result in the request not being funded. Funds are administered in the priority they are received on a first come, first-served basis until all state funds are expended and reimbursements are contingent upon availability of funds.
Max Award Amount
15000
Cost share/match Required
No
Eligible applicants
Small Business
Eligibile Geographies
Anywhere in Kentucky
Eligibility Notes
To be eligible applicants must be a Kentucky organized, for-profit business that has been physically located and operational in Kentucky for at least one year and be in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.