Opportunity Information: Apply for ITA INA OPCM 2015 2004375
Apply for ITA INA OPCM 2015 2004375
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Market Development Cooperator Program 2015" 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 Mar 10, 2015 and posted on Mar 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- 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. 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) 2015 was a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, specifically through the International Trade Administration (ITA). The program was designed to support projects that help expand U.S. exports and strengthen the international competitiveness of U.S. industries. In practical terms, MDCP awards were meant to back collaborative efforts that open or expand foreign markets for U.S. goods and services, while aligning with ITA's broader mission of promoting international trade and investment, improving industry competitiveness, and supporting fair trade outcomes that translate into economic opportunity for U.S. workers and firms.
This opportunity used a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically means the government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. For FY 2015, ITA anticipated making around 10 awards, supported by an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000. Individual awards could be as high as $300,000, and the minimum award amount was not fixed (award floor listed as $0). A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to bring non-federal resources to the project and demonstrate they could meet the required share as part of their proposal.
Eligible applicants were primarily organizations that represent industries and have a role in trade promotion and export development. The announcement identified trade associations, state departments of trade and their regional associations, and nonprofit industry organizations as eligible categories. It also explicitly included organizations such as World Trade Centers, centers for international trade development, and small business development centers. The program left a narrow pathway open for private industry firms or groups of firms to apply, but only when no organization in the main categories represents their industry; in that case, private applicants had to provide documentation supporting that no qualifying entity represents the industry as part of an eligibility determination request.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on March 10, 2015, with an application deadline of April 27, 2015, and it was later archived on May 27, 2015. The funding opportunity number was ITA INA OPCM 2015 2004375, and it was listed under CFDA 11.112 (Market Development Cooperator Program). While the listing included broad activity category tags (including environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development), the core focus described in the summary was international trade promotion and market development activities that would lead to increased exports and stronger industry performance abroad.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the point of contact was Brad Hess, Director of the Market Development Cooperator Program, Industry Analysis, ITA, U.S. Department of Commerce, located at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 20025, Washington, DC 20230. Contact details provided were Brad.Hess@trade.gov and (202) 482-2969.
Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) 2015 - FAQs
What is the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) 2015?
The Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) 2015 was a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the International Trade Administration (ITA). It supported projects intended to expand U.S. exports and strengthen the international competitiveness of U.S. industries.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA).
What is the main purpose of MDCP awards?
MDCP awards were intended to support collaborative efforts that open or expand foreign markets for U.S. goods and services. The program aligned with ITA's mission to promote international trade and investment, improve industry competitiveness, and support fair trade outcomes that translate into economic opportunity for U.S. workers and firms.
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The MDCP 2015 opportunity used a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates the federal government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant.
How many awards did ITA anticipate making for FY 2015?
For FY 2015, ITA anticipated making around 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available for MDCP 2015?
The estimated total funding pool was $2,000,000.
What was the maximum award amount for an individual MDCP 2015 award?
Individual awards could be as high as $300,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No fixed minimum award amount was specified. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to bring non-federal resources to the project and demonstrate they could meet the required share as part of their proposal.
Who was eligible to apply for MDCP 2015?
Eligible applicants were primarily organizations that represent industries and have a role in trade promotion and export development. Eligible categories included trade associations, state departments of trade and their regional associations, and nonprofit industry organizations.
Are organizations like World Trade Centers or Small Business Development Centers eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly included organizations such as World Trade Centers, centers for international trade development, and small business development centers.
Could a private company apply for MDCP 2015?
In limited circumstances, yes. Private industry firms or groups of firms could apply only when no organization in the main eligible categories represents their industry.
If a private firm applies, what additional documentation was required?
Private applicants were required to provide documentation supporting that no qualifying entity represents their industry as part of an eligibility determination request.
What kinds of activities did the MDCP 2015 listing indicate?
While the listing included broad activity category tags (including environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development), the core focus described in the summary was international trade promotion and market development activities designed to increase exports and strengthen industry performance abroad.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 10, 2015. The application deadline was April 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on May 27, 2015.
What is the funding opportunity number for MDCP 2015?
The funding opportunity number was ITA INA OPCM 2015 2004375.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The listing was under CFDA 11.112 (Market Development Cooperator Program).
Who was the point of contact for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact was Brad Hess, Director of the Market Development Cooperator Program, Industry Analysis, ITA, U.S. Department of Commerce.
What contact information was provided for the program point of contact?
Email: Brad.Hess@trade.gov
Phone: (202) 482-2969
What mailing address was listed for the program point of contact?
1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 20025, Washington, DC 20230
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