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International Trade
Newsletter - May 30, 2002
 
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Department of Commerce Market Development Cooperator Program
 
 May 30, 2002
 

The Commerce Department will now permit non-profit local development agencies, small business development centers, and trade associations to apply for Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) awards. MDCP is a competitive matching grant program designed to help small and medium- sized businesses promote U.S. products abroad. Awards are limited to $400,000 each, which may last up to three years. Award winners are required to match federal funds two to one. In addition to receiving funds, recipients also receive professional support from Department of Commerce trade experts, including customized briefings on markets and industries, assistance in organizing trade missions, facilitating private meetings with prescreened contacts in other countries, and organizing debriefings to determine appropriate follow-up strategies. The deadline to apply for the grant is July 1, 2002. Interested organizations can obtain information by calling 202-482-2969 or visiting www.export.gov/mdcp.