Export Trade Assistance Program
On-line Application                                             * indicates field required

* Company Name
 

* Contact Name
 

E-mail
 

Street Address
 

* Mailing Address
 

* City/State/Zip
 

* Phone
 

Fax
 

* Company's Federal Tax Identification Number
 

* Name of trade show/trade mission with event dates and location

Is your company new to the market the trade event is being held?
Yes No

Number of times the company has previously received ETAP reimbursement for attending this trade show.

Is your corporate office located in the state of Iowa?
Yes No

* Total number of employees.

* % of employees that work in Iowa.

Approximate gross sales last year.
$

Approximate percent of export sales last year.
%

Your company's objectives for trade event participation: (Please check all that apply.)
a. Finding a sales representative or distributor.
b. Exposure to new business contacts.
c. Market research.
d. Finding licensee.
e. Finding joint venture partner(s).
f. Immediate sales.

* Are the products/services listed above manufactured, processed, or have value added to them in Iowa?

Yes No

If no, which products are manufactured or processed outside of Iowa?

If you have any other comments or questions, please add them below:

The following documents must be mailed or faxed to the Iowa International Office before this application can be considered for approval:

1. Confirmation of booth rental and a copy of check/wire transfer showing partial or full payment of booth.
2. Copy of event brochure
3. Copy of your company's brochure or product information (promoted at the event).

Mail required documentation to ETAP Program, Iowa International Office at 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50309 or fax to 515.242.4918.

* If this application is approved, I agree to enter into an Export Trade Assistance Program Grant Agreement with the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED). I also agree to provide the International Office of the IDED completed “Final Report” and 9 & 18 month forms on the results of the trade activity we participated in. I understand future applications may be denied if these forms are not completed.

Accept No

* I understand that as a condition of receiving assistance from ETAP that the Final Report and the nine and 18 month surveys must be submitted. I understand that future funding may be denied if these requirements are not met.
Yes No

Note: ETAP funds are available beginning July 1 for events occurring between July 1-June 30 and are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to the extent funds are available. Applications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event to ensure ample time for review, approval, and signatures to be obtained prior to the event. E-mail Us or call 515.242.4883 if you have any questions regarding this financial assistance program.