U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS FOR EXPORTS FUNDING

The federal government tries to encourage small businesses to export by offering financing programs through the Export-Import Bank, the Small Business Administration, and the Overseas Private Investment Corp and other relevant agencies listed below.

• TradeNet’s Export Advisor: Provides, via a website, information on export market research, export laws, business opportunities, financing, federal forms and trade shows for exporters of agricultural products.
• SBA’s Office of International Trade: Coordinates Small Business Administration’s exports finance and export assistance programs.
• Export-Import Bank: Provides a variety of loans, guarantees, and insurance programs to exporters.
• Overseas Private Investment Corp: - Provides loans and political risk insurance to business expanding in developing nations and emerging markets.
• Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA): WUSATA combines federal, state, and industry resource for export market development. The association has a Company Matching Fund program that reimburses 50% of the costs of promoting branded products in foreign markets. Pre-qualified then approved companies can claim eligible expenses reimbursement such as international trade show, travel to international trade shows, in-store demonstrations, point-of-sale materials, print and broadcast advertising, and more. Contact:

Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Market Development
Tel: (808) 973-9594, Fax: (808) 973-9095
Email: hdoa.md@hawaii.gov

WUSATA Region
Tel: (360) 574-2627, Fax: (360) 574-7083