Opportunity Information
Funding Information
Award Information
Submission Information
Question Submission Information
Eligibility Information
Criteria
Application & Review Process
Potential participants must complete and return the Trade Show Assistance application with required attachments 15 days prior to the first day of the trade show. A review panel, consisting of Department of Agriculture staff will review applications. To be eligible for reimbursement, written or electronic approval from the Montana Department of Agriculture MUST BE received before attending the show. No applications will be considered after an event has occurred.
Award Limitations
This program is based on a 50% reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred during participation in an approved trade show. Funds are not disbursed until actual receipts are submitted after the event.
A company may receive 1 award per State of Montana fiscal year (July 1- June 30). The total individual award is limited to 50% of the actual eligible expenditures not to exceed a base amount $2,500 per company. The minimum amount is $500. All awards are dependent on funds available.
The business shall function independently in performing the exhibition activity and shall assume sole responsibility of any debts or liabilities that may be incurred in regard to the applied for trade show. The award cannot be assigned.