Global Access Program (GAP)
Global Access Program (GAP) supports Pennsylvania companies with international marketing, trade events, digital promotion, and other export activities to help them increase export sales.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: Before the funded activity (Application) | July 1, 2026 (Award period begins) | Within 30 days of activity completion (Reimbursement)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per company per award period, reimbursing up to 75% of eligible expenses
Summary: GAP helps export-ready Pennsylvania companies increase export sales through international marketing and export promotion activities.
Key Information: Applications must go through a Regional Export Network partner before the activity begins.
Description
The Global Access Program (GAP) supports small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies seeking to increase export sales. BusinessPA administers the program within the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, with partial funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration. GAP encourages flexible, innovative use of funds to meet companies’ specific international marketing needs.
Supported work includes international and domestic trade shows, overseas trade missions, foreign market sales trips, and federal services that directly support exporting. Companies can also seek reimbursement for website internationalization, e-commerce, internationally focused digital marketing, translation and interpreter services, shipping samples, compliance testing, export credit insurance policy fees, and intellectual property protection. Awards are competitive, with limited funds subject to availability.
