Get Technical Assistance For Micro Exporters Grant

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to completing the Technical Assistance For Micro Exporters Grant application online. By following these instructions, users can ensure that their application is filled out accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application form and open it in your preferred digital editor.
2. Begin by entering your contact details in the 'Applicant Contact Details' section. Provide your prefix, first name, last name, home address, mobile number, landline, and email address.
3. Move to the 'Applicant Business Details' section. Here, input your business name, select the stage of business by ticking the appropriate box, and indicate the business structure as either sole trader, partnership, or limited company. Fill in the business address, landline, website, date trading commenced, current estimated annual turnover, and specify whether the premises are residential or commercial.
4. In the 'Project Sector Details' section, select the sector or sectors in which your business operates, such as services provided to other businesses or food manufacturing. Provide a brief description of your existing business to give context.
5. Next, complete the 'Employment Levels' section. Fill in current employment numbers, including full-time and part-time positions, and estimate potential employment growth over the next three years from the date of approval.
6. In the 'Marketing Information' section, detail the percentage of sales from the previous year attributed to Ireland and exports, specifying the country. Explain your exporting strategy and outline why your application should be supported by the Local Enterprise Office.
7. For the 'Schedule of Planned Expenditure,' list each exporting activity, the supplier, the item cost, the grant sought (50% of item cost), and ensure quotations for each planned expenditure item are attached.
8. In the 'Relationship with Other Agencies' section, indicate whether you have received funding from a state-funded enterprise agency. If applicable, provide details including the date, amount, and purpose of the grant.
9. Complete the 'Additional Information' section, which includes consent for referral to other agencies, acknowledgment of funding requirements, and tax compliance confirmation. Ensure all questions are answered.
10. Sign and date the declaration at the end of the application, confirming that all provided information is accurate. A scanned copy of the signed declaration is acceptable.
11. After reviewing the application for completeness, save your changes, and prepare to either download, print, or share the application as needed.

Ensure you submit your application for the Technical Assistance For Micro Exporters Grant online to leverage available funding for your business.