This grant, the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP), is for eligible organizations to submit proposals for fiscal year 2023 awards. Offered by the International Trade Administration (ITA), its primary purpose is to create significant economic opportunity for U.S. workers and firms. The program achieves this by actively promoting international trade and investment, thereby strengthening overall industry competitiveness. Furthermore, a core objective is ensuring fair trade practices in the global arena. Through these awards, ITA seeks to partner with organizations committed to expanding U.S. presence in international markets, fostering job growth, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. This initiative plays a vital role in empowering American businesses to succeed globally.
Opportunity ID: 347645
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ITA-INA-OIE-2023-2007968 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Market Development Cooperator Program 2023 |
| 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.112 — Market Development Cooperator Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2023 |
| 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: | A prospective applicant for MDCP funding should submit an eligibility determination request prior to working on its application as described in III.C.2. Determination of Eligibility below. 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) 2023 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 347645 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> ITA-INA-OIE-2023-2007968 NOFO Report.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 | 3158168 | Market Development Cooperator Program 2023 | PKG00281269 | Apr 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347645 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347645 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347645 CD511-1.1.pdf
347645 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347645 SF424B-1.1.pdf
347645 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
347645 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347645 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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