This grant, offered by the International Trade Administration (ITA) under its Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP), is designed to foster economic opportunities for U.S. workers and businesses. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals for the Fiscal Year 2021 competition. The primary purpose of the MDCP awards is to advance the ITA’s mission of promoting international trade and investment, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industries and ensuring fair trade practices globally. Through these awards, the ITA seeks to support initiatives that contribute directly to enhancing America’s economic standing in the global market, driving growth, and creating jobs.
Opportunity ID: 331270
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ITA-INA-OIE-2021-2006761 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Market Development Cooperator Program 2021 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.112 — Market Development Cooperator Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Entities that fall within the following categories are generally found to be eligible to apply for an MDCP award: trade associations; state departments of trade and their regional associations; and non-profit industry organizations, including organizations such as World Trade Centers, standards-developing organizations, centers for international trade development, and small business development centers. In cases where no entity described above represents the industry, private industry firms or groups of firms may be eligible to apply for an MDCP award. Such private industry firms or groups of firms must provide documentation in their eligibility determination request demonstrating that no entity in the first three categories listed below represents their industry. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
ITA requests that eligible organizations submit proposals (applications) for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 competition for MDCP awards. ITA creates economic opportunity for U.S. workers and firms by promoting international trade and investment, strengthening industry competitiveness, and ensuring fair trade. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Brad Hess 202-482-2969
1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20230 Email:Brad.Hess@trade.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 331270 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> ITA-INA-OIE-2021-2006761 NOFO Report (1).pdf
Folder 331270 Full Announcement-RFA NOFO Guidelines -> RFA Guidelines (Revised).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mr. Brad Hess 202-482-2969 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20230 Email: Brad.Hess@trade.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.112 | 2935892 | Market Development Cooperator Program 2021 | PKG00265288 | Feb 02, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331270 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
331270 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331270 CD511-1.1.pdf
331270 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331270 SF424B-1.1.pdf
331270 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
331270 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
331270 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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