• Export Promotion Reimbursement Application

    Instructions
    Please try to answer every question on this application. You will have the opportunity to clarify or add special notes at the bottom of this form. If you have any questions, please contact:

    Jesus Velasco
    Manager, International Trade
    Jesus.Velasco@wv.gov
    304-558-2234
     
  • Application Objective

    My objective for the proposed export promotion activity on this application is:

  • Export Experience
    Which of the following best describes your company’s export experience?

  • Program Criteria

    Applicants must self-represent as an Eligible Small Business Concern in order to be considered eligible for the West Virginia STEP Program. Select the link below to complete the self-representation form.

    Self-Representation as an Eligible Small Business Concern Form

    Upload your completed and signed certification by clicking below.

     

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  • Applicants must not be barred from receiving federal funds to be eligible for the West Virginia STEP Program.

    Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters

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  • Proposed Export Activity Description

    Describe the export activity regarding this application. Please include event dates and location. If available provide event website.

  • Sales Projections

  • Company and Products

    Complete the following U.S. Commercial Service Company Questionnaire to provide more information about your company and products and your export strategy supporting the selected trade event. Select the link below to begin questionnaire. Complete, save and upload the document.

    U. S. Commercial Services Company Questionnaire

    Upload your completed and signed certification by clicking below.

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  • Expense Calculation

    The following expenses are considered reimbursable in accordance with the West Virginia STEP program guidelines. Complete each box based on your estimation of total costs for each applicable activity.

    All travel expenses are limited to two people directly employed with the applicant organization.

    Airfare- Economy-class in accordance with the Fly America Act only. In general this means that flights must be booked through U.S. carriers. Cabin and seating upgrades are not eligible for reimbursement. If upgrading, applicants must turn in main cabin pricing for the same travel itinerary on the date of purchase.

    Lodging and Meals and Incidentals rates- Use the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. General Services Administration per diems rates for the cities you plan to visit.  Meals and Incidentals per diems are calculated at 75% for the first and last days of travel. Use the city where you find yourself at 12 am for the previous day’s per diem. If you are on a plane, use the city of destination.

    For foreign per diem rates by location visit: https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp

    For domestic per diem rates by location visit: https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877

    Local travel costs (50 mile radius) are not eligible for reimbursement

  • Help the Export Promotion Program of the West Virginia Development Office select the best markets for future trade events by answering the following questions:

  • The West Virginia STEP program is funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This cooperative agreement requires the State of West Virginia to report all sales and job creation results derived of your participation on the planned trade event. Recipients of the West Virginia STEP are required to answer a post-event survey, and a program close-out survey during the first year, and two long term performance surveys the next two years following the trade event.

    By electronically signing below, you certify that the information on this application is correct and that you agree to adhere to all of the West Virginia STEP program guidelines and reporting policies. All information provided is kept confidential and reported only in aggregate form. I further understand that the completion of this application does not guarantee approval for any expense reimbursements.

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