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Go Global Georgia

Go Global Georgia, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), offers small business exporters funding opportunities for international activities that support the growth and diversification of exports from Georgia. Eligible activities include: export training programs, international trade shows and trade missions, website translation, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) services, international marketing media, and other export promotion initiatives deemed appropriate by GDEcD. Eligible small businesses may apply for up to 2 activities during the grant year, up to a maximum grant award of $6,000. Not all applicants will qualify for the Go Global Georgia program, and not all applications will be approved. Successful applications will be funded on a first come, first served basis. Companies will be referred to existing programs offered by GDEcD and its statewide export partners.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to give eligible small businesses the opportunity to expand your knowledge and resources of other programs that are offered by the agency. Please check the appropriate box if you want your company’s name and contact information to be shared with other programs offered by SBA. Your choice to participate or not, will not change the status of your participation with STEP. SBA’s aim is strictly to share information about other opportunities with you.


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Re-Application Information

Eligible small businesses may apply for up to two (2) activities during the grant year (September 30, 2020 - September 29, 2021) up to a maximum grant award of $6,000. If your company has already applied for and received funds through Go Global Georgia once, you may re apply for funds to cover a second eligible activity. 

Companies interested in re-applying do not need to fill out the entire application form again, but need only complete Section D. International Activity Information and Section E. Certification. You will be automatically directed to these sections when clicking 'next page' below. 

Upon receiving your re-application, GDEcD will contact you to confirm company information details from your first successful application.


Please complete the below fields so we may locate your company's application records. 




Go Global Georgia
PART A. COMPANY AND CONTACT INFORMATION










Primary Point of Contact:







International Sales Point of Contact:




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PART B. COMPANY INFORMATION











Foreign owned companies are ineligible to receive funds through Go Global Georgia. If you answer yes to the above question, you will be unable to complete this application and will be redirected away from the application form. 







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Foreign Owned Company

You have indicated that the applicant company is under foreign ownership. Please note that due to federal requirements, Go Global Georgia cannot disburse funds to foreign owned companies. You may click 'Submit' or close your browser to end this application. 

For questions, please email: global@georgia.org
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PART C. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION














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PART D. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION
Eligible small businesses may apply for up to two (2) activities during the grant year under Go Global Georgia , up to a maximum grant award of $6,000. One grant application should be submitted PER ACTIVITY. Applications must be submitted and approved at least 30 days prior to the proposed activity start date in order to be eligible. Activities completed before application approval will not be funded.
  1. Trade Show Booth Costs

    Go Global Georgia will reimburse 50% of actual costs, up to $4,000 for booth costs at qualifying trade shows. Booth costs can be paid up to 12 months prior to the event. Only unshared booths at internationally held shows or TEPP domestic trade shows will qualify for reimbursement.


  2. Travel Costs:

    Go Global Georgia will reimburse 50% of actual costs, up to $2,000 for airfare ($1,000 maximum) and lodging ($1,000 maximum). Travel costs must be associated with exhibiting at an international trade show, or other qualifying international event.

    Prepaid airfare booked up to six months in advance of the approved trade show will be eligible for reimbursement, provided it adheres to Fly America Act guidelines. Lodging reimbursement will be limited to the allowed federal per diem rate for each night of stay and may not be paid for prior to September 30, 2020. Companies may not secure a travel reimbursement and a booth reimbursement for the same event.


  3. Website Globalization/Localization

    Go Global Georgia will reimburse 50% of actual costs, up to $3,000 reimbursement maximum. Submit cost estimates for the activity if you are seeking Website Globalization/Localization reimbursement. Invoices and actual receipts will be required for reimbursement of these costs.


  4. Design and Translation of Marketing Materials

    Go Global Georgia will reimburse 50% of actual costs, up to $3,000 maximum. Submit cost estimates for the activity if you are seeking Design and Translation reimbursement. Invoices and actual receipts will be required for reimbursement of these costs.


  5. Export Training Courses

    Go Global Georgia will reimburse 50% of actual costs, up to $1,500 maximum. Submit cost estimates for the proposed export training activity. Invoices will be required for reimbursement of these costs.


  6. U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) services

    Go Global Georgia will reimburse 50% of actual costs, up to $1,500 reimbursement maximum. Submit cost estimates for the activity if you are seeking DOC services reimbursement.


























List the First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name of each traveler. 








































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PART E. CERTIFICATION

Self-Representation as an ‘Eligible Small Business Concern'

The undersigned seeks services from a State grant recipient under the Trade Facilitation and Trade
Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644) which authorized the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).

Section 503 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 defines the term 'eligible small business concern,’ as a business concern that:
    1. Is organized or incorporated in the United States;

    2. Is operating in the United States,

    3. Meets

      a.  The applicable industry-based small business size standard established under section 3 
            of the Small Business Act; or

      b.  The alternate size standard applicable to the program under section 7(a) of the Small
            Business Act and the loan programs under title V of the Small Business Investment Act         of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 695 et seq.);

      The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards are found at 13 C.F.R. Part 121. Use the following sba.gov link for information on size standards for your business (https://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/contracting/contracting-officials//smallbusiness-size-standards)

    4. Has been in business for not less than 1 year, as of the date on which assistance using a grant under this subsection commences; and

    5. Has access to sufficient resources to bear the costs associated with trade, including the costs of packing, shipping, freight forwarding, and customs brokers.
The undersigned certifies that this is an export ready U.S. company seeking to export goods or services of U.S. origin or have at least 51% U.S. content.

Submitting false information in order to obtain services from a STEP grant recipient is a violation of Federal law.

If you submit false information the Government may seek criminal, civil, and/or administrative remedies against you, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001, 1040; and 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733. The Government may elect to exclude you from further participation in certain Federal programs and contracts if you submit false information in connection with receiving services from a STEP grant recipient.
I hereby certify that the business I represent is seeking services from a STEP grant recipient and is an eligible small business concern,* pursuant to the above definition.




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PART E. CERTIFICATION

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters Primary Covered Transactions 

This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 13 CFR Part 145.  The regulations were published as Part VII of the May 26, 1988 Federal Register  (pages 19160-19211).  Copies of the regulations are available from local offices of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW SIGNATURE)

  1. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals

    a.   Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for disbarment, declared ineligible, or    
          voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

    b.   Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil 
           judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection 
           with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) 
           transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust  
           statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction 
           of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

    c.    Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental 
           entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in 
           paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and

    d.   Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public 
          transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

   2.    Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this    
           certification, such prospective primary participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal




INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

  1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below.

  2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction.  The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below.  The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction.  However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction.

  3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction.  If is is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.

  4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

  5. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549.  You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations (13 CFR Part 145).

  6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction.

  7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

  8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous.  A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the ineligibility of its principals.  Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

  9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause.  The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

  10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
SBA  Form 1623  (10-88)
Go Global Georgia

PART E. CERTIFICATION

Debarment Certification

The SBA requires all applicants of Go Global Georgia to certify their eligibility by completing the Debarment Certificate. It also requires applicants to vet their debarment status with the State of Georgia on the Debarred Contractors List.

State of Georgia Certification

The Applicant Certifies under the penalty of perjury that:
  1. To the best of its knowledge and belief, the information contained in this application and all supporting documentation is true and correct.

  2. It will adhere to all terms and conditions of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), Notice of Funding Opportunity OIT-STEP-2020-01 document, and that such document is incorporated herein by reference.

  3. The applicant understands that submitting false or misleading information in connection with this application may result in the applicant being ineligible for participation in Go Global Georgia.

  4. Applicant, to the fullest extent permitted by law, agrees to indemnify and hold the Georgia Department of Economic Development harmless from any breach or failure by Applicant of any of the certifications contained herein.

  5.  Go Global Georgia funds will only be used for those activities included in the project budget, and the funds will not be used to replace funds from any other source.

  6. A separate application must be received for each proposed activity. The applicant understands that the application must be submitted and approved by GDEcD prior to the execution of all activities included in the application in order to qualify for reimbursement.

  7. The applicant has signed the SBA self-representation form.

  8. The applicant has signed the SBA debarment form.

  9. To my knowledge, there is no person who is actively engaged in the management of the Applicant who has been convicted of a felony, is currently under indictment for a felony, or is currently on parole or probation.

  10. There are no pending or threatened liens, judgments, or material litigation against the Applicant or any person who is engaged in the management of the Applicant that would have a material impact on the viability of the Applicant. 

  11. The Applicant is registered to do business in the State of Georgia and is found to be in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State.

  12. The Applicant is not delinquent with respect to any federal, state or local taxes or fees.

  13. The Applicant has obtained or is capable of obtaining all necessary federal, state and local permits and licenses including valid passports, visas and other related international travel documents.

  14. Neither the operations of the Applicant nor the receipt of State cost share funds would violate any existing agreements.

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For any questions, please email global@georgia.org.


Georgia Department of Economic Development
75 5th Street NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Phone: 404.962.4122 Fax: 404.962.4121
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The Export Georgia, USA Directory is a free marketing tool, provided and managed by GDEcD, that helps connect active Georgia exporters with international buyers. To save you time on your directory application, we will pre-populate directory form fields with details you have already entered in this application. Listing on the directory is entirely optional and will have no bearing on your Go Global Georgia application.

You will be redirected to the Export Georgia, USA Directory application page upon final submission of the Go Global Georgia application.
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