Small Companies Eligible to Apply for USMEF 2017 Branded Products Promotion Program

USMEF is accepting applications for its 2017 Branded Products Promotion Program for U.S. companies interested in receiving matching funds to promote their branded products in foreign markets. The program provides financial assistance to small (less than 500 employees), for-profit companies or U.S. agricultural cooperatives that own a commodity brand, provided that products promoted under the program must contain at least 50 percent U.S. red meat.

The Branded Products Promotion Program year began on Jan. 1, 2017 and runs through Dec. 31, 2017. Applications can be submitted throughout the calendar year and will be accepted based on program qualifications and available funds.

Branded Products Promotion Program funds can be used to offset up to 50 percent of certain costs in support of export development activities in international markets in the following three areas:

• Trade shows and fairs: including select U.S. domestic trade shows with large international attendance;
• Retail and foodservice promotions: including demonstrations, point of sale materials, signs and displays; and
• Seminars: including materials, translation of company literature, interpreters, set-up costs/room rental and presentation production.

Information regarding the USMEF Branded Program, including guidelines and the application form, can be found here. If you have questions or wish to submit an application, please email Jessica Spreitzer.