The Pennsylvania Global Access Program (GAP) is designed to enhance the capacity of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. The GAP is funded in part through a grant with the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
A Pennsylvania company that meets SBA criteria can qualify and be awarded a GAP grant in the amount of up to $5,000. The company will be reimbursed 75% of eligible expenses associated with specific export promotion activities taken before September 2018.
GAP qualified activities include: Overseas Trade Mission Participation, Overseas Trade Show Participation, Approved Domestic Trade Show Participation, Foreign Market Sales Trips and Subscription to U.S. Department of Commerce services.
Eligible Expenses are restricted to the following: Lodging (based on Federal Per Diem Limits), Ground Transportation, Parking Fees, Translation / Interpreter Fees, Website Internationalizations, Search Engine Optimization, Localization Services, Shipping Cost of Samples, Compliance Testing, Trade Mission / Trade Show Fees, and U.S. Department of Commerce Services.
Ineligible Expenses include, but are not limited to: Air Fare & Baggage Fees, Meals, Compensation, Consultant Fees / Service Provider Fees, Alcoholic Beverages, Hotel Amenities, Phone and Internet Usage, Phone Cards, Capital Goods / Samples, Passport / Visa Fees, Immunization, Entertainment, New Product Development.
Northeastern Pennsylvania companies interested in applying for a GAP grant can contact NEPA's International Program for additional information and a GAP grant application packet.
Contact Michael Horvath, Senior Program Manager, at [email protected] or 570-655-5581.
