Application Procedures & Deadlines
Applications will be accepted at any time until August 1, 2012 or until funds are exhausted. All proposed activities must be completed by September 15, 2012.
| Activity |
Deadline (days before proposed activity) |
| 1. International Trade Show Assistance | 60 days |
| 2. Foreign Language Translation | 14 days |
| 3. U.S. Commercial Service program fees | 14 days |
NOTE: Activities must occur between December 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012. Activities occurring BEFORE an application is approved are ineligible.
Potential applicants may want to contact the Department before submitting an application for current funding availability and guidance. The Department may request additional information, including financial statements, at the time of application. the Department makes the final decision, at its sole discretion, whether to fund an application, request additional information, request SBA review comments, or to not approve an incomplete or otherwise unacceptable application.
A review panel, consisting of Department of Commerce staff will evaluate applications. To be eligible for reimbursement, written or electronic approval from the Montana Department of Commerce MUST BE received before starting an activity (an exception may be made for exhibit space rental). No applications will be considered after an activity has occurred.
Upon award, an agreement letter will be presented by the Department which will outline processes and procedures.
There is no limit on the number of activities a company may participate in per year. However, to be considered for additional awards the company must have met the program requirements for any previous awards.
