Global Trade Grants and Funding Opportunities Directory

What a good one includes

• Highly relevant regional, national, and international export grants mapped directly to your specific industry and target markets.
• Clear, simplified breakdowns of business size, revenue, and operational requirements for each funding source to prevent wasted application hours.
• Explicit details on maximum award amounts and whether the funding requires co-investment or matching capital from your business.
• A chronological calendar of application windows, submission deadlines, and typical processing times for each program.
• Actionable instructions on how to apply, including direct links to official application portals and contact details for program administrators.
• A specific breakdown of what activities the funds can cover, such as international travel, trade show booths, translation services, or intellectual property filing.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Many businesses waste resources applying for grants where they lack the necessary domestic legal structure or minimum years of operation in the hosting country.
• Companies often fail to realize that many export grants operate on a reimbursement basis or require the business to match the funds dollar-for-dollar.
• Businesses frequently make the mistake of using grant funds for unapproved expenses, which can lead to clawbacks during post-project audits.
• Applying too late, or after expenses have already been incurred, often disqualifies highly lucrative retro-active funding opportunities.

Frequently asked questions