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Market Developer Cooperator Program (MDCP) Preliminary Eligibility Assessment

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Introduction

Market Developer Cooperator Program

Preliminary Eligibility Assessment

Is Your Organization Eligible for MDCP Funding?

Our Preliminary Eligibility Assessment, hereafter referred to as “Eligibility Assessment”, provides a preliminary determination of your eligibility for the program based on your answers to questions about your organization.

Disclaimer
This is not an MDCP application, and the preliminary eligibility results presented are only an estimate based on the limited information gathered within the assessment. Speaking with an MDCP staff member and applying are the most thorough and accurate ways to determine if you qualify for MDCP funds.

Public Burden Statement

A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with an information collection subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 unless the information collection has a currently valid OMB Control Number. The approved OMB Control Number for this information collection is 0690-0038. Without this approval, we could not conduct this assessment. Public reporting for this information collection is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes/hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the information collection. All responses to this information collection are voluntary. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the International Trade Administration Paperwork Reduction Act Program: [email protected] or to Leo Kim, ITA PRA Officer: [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

Are assessment responses submitted to the International Trade Administration? If you opt to receive a copy of the preliminary assessment outcome then yes, a copy of your response will be sent to the MDCP team for reference.

Requesting a copy of the assessment outcome is not required to learn the assessment outcome.

Where is the preliminary assessment outcome communicated? The outcome is communicated within the assessment as responses are provided.

How do I obtain a copy of the eligibility assessment? Provide your email when prompted to receive a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment.

How do I exit the assessment? Y To exit the assessment, close the browser window in which the assessment is displayed within.

What resources are available if I have questions? The assessment provides the option to request a follow-up from an MDCP staff member at the end.

Where can I learn more about applying for the MDCP? Visit trade.gov/mdcp to learn more about applying for MDCP funding and other available resources.

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2.

Please select the eligibility category which best describes your organization:

Nonprofit Industry Organization

Trade Association

State Department of Trade or a Regional Association

Private Industry (Private industry firms or groups of firms)

3.

Is your Nonprofit Organization:

A Small Business Development Center

Recognized by the World Trade Center’s Association

Granted Status as a Nonprofit Under 26 USC 501(c)

4.

Select the option that best describes your organization:

Is your organization is fee-based?

Does your organization consist of member firms?

In the same industry, or in related industries, or which share common commercial concerns

5.

Yes

31.

Is your organization able to provide financial statements or listings from the accounting system of the parent organization?

Yes

34.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as an organization that has been granted status as a nonprofit under 26 USC 501(c) or another legal authority for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to be operating as, or have as its purpose a chamber of commerce, board of trade, business, export/trade council/interest group, visitors' bureau, tourism promotion group, economic development group, port authority, or administrator or guarantor of legal rights associated with commerce.

Disclaimer
This is not an MDCP application, and the determination of preliminary eligibility is only an estimate based on the limited information that was submitted. Speaking with an MDCP staff member and applying are the most accurate ways to determine if an organization qualifies to apply for MDCP funds. Find details about applying to the MDCP at trade.gov/mdcp.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Email me a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss the assessment results.

Email me a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

35.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as a trade organization, for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to provide financial statements for the most recent year available.

Disclaimer
This is not an MDCP application, and the determination of preliminary eligibility is only an estimate based on the limited information that was submitted. Speaking with an MDCP staff member and applying are the most accurate ways to determine if an organization qualifies to apply for MDCP funds. Find details about applying to the MDCP at trade.gov/mdcp.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:
Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

36.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as an organization that has been granted status as a nonprofit under 26 USC 501(c) or another legal authority, or a state department of trade for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to provide evidence that establishes your organization as a separate U.S. legal entity.

Disclaimer
This is not an MDCP application, and the determination of preliminary eligibility is only an estimate based on the limited information that was submitted. Speaking with an MDCP staff member and applying are the most accurate ways to determine if an organization qualifies to apply for MDCP funds. Find details about applying to the MDCP at trade.gov/mdcp.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

37.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as an organization that has been granted status as a nonprofit by either 26 USC 501(c) or another legal authority for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to provide financial statements for the most recent year available.

Disclaimer
This is not an MDCP application, and the determination of preliminary eligibility is only an estimate based on the limited information that was submitted. Speaking with an MDCP staff member and applying are the most accurate ways to determine if an organization qualifies to apply for MDCP funds. Find details about applying to the MDCP at trade.gov/mdcp.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

38.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as an organization that has been granted status as a nonprofit by either 26 USC 501(c) or another legal authority for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to provide evidence of legislation, an executive order, or other authoritative evidence.

Disclaimer
This is not an MDCP application, and the determination of preliminary eligibility is only an estimate based on the limited information that was submitted. Speaking with an MDCP staff member and applying are the most accurate ways to determine if an organization qualifies to apply for MDCP funds. Find details about applying to the MDCP at trade.gov/mdcp.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

39.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as a nonprofit small business development center for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to be operating as a U.S. Small business administration entity.

Disclaimer
This is not an MDCP application, and the determination of preliminary eligibility is only an estimate based on the limited information that was submitted. Speaking with an MDCP staff member and applying are the most accurate ways to determine if an organization qualifies to apply for MDCP funds. Find details about applying to the MDCP at trade.gov/mdcp.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

40.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

If your organization is registered with the Small Business Administration (SBA), a copy of your organization's SBA agreement is required in support of the MDCP application.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

41.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as nonprofit World Trade Center organization, the submitting entity needs to be recognized as a World Trade Centers Association entity.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

42.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as nonprofit World Trade Center entity for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to be operating as a World Trade Centers Association entity.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

43.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as nonprofit World Trade Center entity for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to provide evidence of a WTCA.org listing.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

44.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as a trade association for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization needs to be furthering the commercial interests of its members through the exchange of information, legislative activities and the like.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

45.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as a state department of trade or regional association for the purposes of the MDCP, your organization must be tasked with promotion trade, tourism, or other types of economic development.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

46.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as state department of trade or regional association for the purposes of MDCP, your organization must provide documentation of authorizing legislation, an official organizational chart, or a similar document not prepared for the purposes of the MDCP application.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

47.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify, for the purposes of the MDCP as state department of trade or regional association entity within a state or within a region that is associated with a state of trade, tourism or other types of economic development including non-profit, non-private, and non-commercial entities, your organization must be at least partially funded by directed by, or tasked by a state government to promote trade, tourism, or other types of economic development.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

48.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

For purposes of MDCP organizations may qualify as private industries only when they are a private industry firm or operate within a group of firms and when no other options represent the industry i.e., state departments, trade associations, nonprofit.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

49.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

Organizations may qualify as private industries for purposes of MDCP only when they can provide documentation demonstrating that no other options represent their industry i.e., Nonprofit, trade associations, or state departments.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

50.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify for purposes of the MDCP, as a state department of trade or a regional association, submitting organizations need to provide documentation of authorizing legislation, an official organizational chart, or similar documents not prepared for the purposes of the MDCP application.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

51.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify for purposes of the MDCP as a state department of trade or a regional association, submitting organizations need to provide financial statements or listings from the accounting system of the parent organization.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

52.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as a private industry for purposes of the MDCP documentation demonstrating that no entity in the other categories listed represents their industry.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

53.

Preliminary Eligibility Results
Unfortunately, the preliminary results show that your organization is not eligible.

To qualify as a private industry for the purposes of the MDCP the other categories such as small business, trade associations, state departments of trade/regional associations must not represent the applying organization.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

54.

Preliminary Eligibility Results: Eligible

Based on the responses provided, your organization has been preliminarily identified as eligible for MDCP.

Please indicate how you would like to proceed:

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment and have an MDCP staff member contact me to discuss these assessment results.

Send a copy of the preliminary eligibility assessment without a follow-up from an MDCP staff member.

55.

Please provide the following contact details:

Name:

56.

Email:

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