The mission of the CEDG is to increase Colorado companies’ ability to export products and services to global markets. The Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) funds this grant to assist Colorado exporters of products and services in all sectors of manufacturing and services.
The CEDG will provide funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Colorado, and may be applied towards travel expenses (airfare/hotel), trade show exhibition and/or attendance, business matchmaking services or other direct expenses for developing a new target market. Award amounts will be up to $4,500 per participating company and will be determined based on the nature of the request. Grantees are defined as a company, not an individual employee of a company. Award amounts are at the discretion of the OEDIT and selection of grantees will be made through a competitive process based on the quality of proposals and export potential of applicant companies. The actual amount and number of grants awarded annually is dependent upon the availability of funds for qualified SMEs.
Completed applications will be sent to Stephanie Dybsky of the OEDIT through a fillable PDF version of the application accessible online at: www.colorado.gov/trade/cedg.
Questions about the grant program may be referred to Stephanie Dybsky at 303-892-8762. Applications must be submitted by September 16, 2011. Selected grantees will be announced September 30, 2011.
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