Opportunity Information: Apply for ITA MAS OPCM 2013 2003266
Apply for ITA MAS OPCM 2013 2003266
- The Department of Commerce in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Market Development Cooperator Program 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.112 Market Development Cooperator Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 14, 2013 and posted on Jan 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Trade associations state departments of trade and their regional associations and non profit industry organizations, including organizations such as World Trade Centers, centers for international trade development, and small business development centers.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) 2013 was a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Commerce, specifically the International Trade Administration (ITA). Through this opportunity, ITA invited eligible organizations to submit proposals for fiscal year 2013 MDCP awards using a cooperative agreement funding instrument. In practical terms, that means the government was not only providing funding but also expected to have an active role in shaping or participating in the funded work, which is typical of cooperative agreements compared with more hands-off grants.
The purpose of the program was tied directly to ITA's mission: expanding economic opportunity for U.S. workers and companies by encouraging international trade and investment, improving the competitiveness of U.S. industries, and supporting fair trade. The funded activities fell under the broad federal category of science and technology and other research and development, which in this context generally reflects market and export development work that can include research, data gathering, market analysis, and structured export promotion efforts.
Funding for MDCP 2013 had an award ceiling of $300,000, with no stated award floor, meaning proposals could request varying amounts up to the maximum depending on the project scope. A key condition of the opportunity was that cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal funds. This requirement typically signals that projects should have strong buy-in and measurable commitment from the applicant organization and its partners, and it helps extend the reach of federal dollars.
Eligibility focused on organizations that support trade and export development rather than individual businesses. Eligible applicants included trade associations, state departments of trade and their regional associations, and nonprofit industry organizations. The opportunity explicitly referenced entities such as World Trade Centers, centers for international trade development, and small business development centers as examples of the types of nonprofits that could be appropriate applicants. The "Others" eligibility category indicated there were additional clarifications in the full announcement, but the listed examples make clear that the program was aimed at intermediary organizations that can organize, coordinate, and deliver export assistance or market development services to U.S. firms.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on January 14, 2013, and closed on February 28, 2013, with an archive date of March 30, 2013. It was identified by Funding Opportunity Number ITA MAS OPCM 2013 2003266 and CFDA number 11.112 (Market Development Cooperator Program). For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Brad Hess, Director of the Market Development Cooperator Program within ITA Manufacturing and Services, at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., with a telephone number provided (202-482-2969).
MDCP 2013 Grant Opportunity FAQs (U.S. Department of Commerce, ITA)
What is the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) 2013?
MDCP 2013 was a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), for fiscal year 2013 awards under the Market Development Cooperator Program.
Which federal agency ran this opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, specifically the International Trade Administration (ITA).
What type of funding instrument was used?
ITA used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument for MDCP 2013.
What does it mean that this opportunity used a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the government was expected to have an active role in shaping or participating in the funded work, rather than providing purely hands-off support.
What was the main purpose of MDCP 2013?
The program purpose aligned with ITA's mission: expanding economic opportunity for U.S. workers and companies by encouraging international trade and investment, improving the competitiveness of U.S. industries, and supporting fair trade.
What kinds of activities did MDCP 2013 support?
The funded activities were categorized under the broad federal area of "science and technology and other research and development," which in this context generally refers to market and export development work. Examples described include research, data gathering, market analysis, and structured export promotion efforts.
How much funding could an applicant request?
The award ceiling was $300,000. The opportunity did not state an award floor, so requests could vary in size up to the maximum based on project scope.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds.
What does the matching requirement imply about applicant commitment?
The requirement indicates applicants were expected to demonstrate measurable commitment and strong buy-in, and that non-federal resources would help extend the reach of federal dollars.
Who was eligible to apply for MDCP 2013?
Eligibility focused on organizations that support trade and export development rather than individual businesses. Eligible applicants included trade associations, state departments of trade and their regional associations, and nonprofit industry organizations.
Are individual businesses eligible to apply?
Based on the description provided, the program was aimed at intermediary organizations that support trade and export development, not individual businesses.
What are examples of eligible nonprofit organizations?
The opportunity referenced examples such as World Trade Centers, centers for international trade development, and small business development centers as nonprofit entities that could be appropriate applicants.
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The "Others" category indicated that additional eligibility clarifications were contained in the full announcement, beyond the examples summarized in the opportunity description.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for MDCP 2013?
The Funding Opportunity Number was ITA MAS OPCM 2013 2003266.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number was 11.112 (Market Development Cooperator Program).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 14, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was February 28, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 30, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Brad Hess, Director of the Market Development Cooperator Program, ITA Manufacturing and Services, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
How could applicants reach the listed point of contact?
The telephone number provided for Brad Hess was (202) 482-2969.
What does it mean that MDCP 2013 was a discretionary federal grant competition?
It means awards were competed and not automatically provided; eligible organizations were invited to submit proposals, and funding decisions were made through a competitive process.
What kind of organizations was MDCP 2013 designed to support?
The program was designed to support intermediary organizations that can organize, coordinate, and deliver export assistance or market development services to U.S. firms.
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