Eligibility guidelines now explicitly exclude companies recruiting foreign direct investment and require you to have sufficient resources for non-reimbursable costs. If you are applying, please note that portal access requests are now only processed during standard business hours (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM MT). You can also expect award announcements approximately six weeks after the application deadline.
Funder: Idaho Department of Commerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (Application deadline) | April 2026 (Grant Portal login request deadline; must be requested at least 48 hours prior to application due date)
Funding Amounts: Typical support covers mission organization costs; stipend reimbursement for eligible expenses (e.g., travel, lodging) is available; generally, 4–8 companies selected per mission.
Summary: Supports Idaho small businesses in expanding into international markets by organizing and subsidizing participation in state-led trade missions.
Key Information: Applicants must request portal access at least 48 hours before the application deadline; eligibility limited to Idaho-based, SBA-defined small businesses.