This document is based on information from the Department of Business New Brunswick's Web site as of February 2008.
The Trade Assistance Program (TAP) is intended to introduce New Brunswick companies to exporting and to assist in the development of "new" export markets outside of the Maritime Provinces.
Activities funded under the TAP program must be strategic to the export development of the applicant and will be evaluated for eligibility based on that (as well as other) criteria.
Companies must process, manufacture or produce a bona fide exportable product/service, technology or intellectual property.
Meeting eligibility criteria does not imply automatic access to program assistance.
Eligible Costs
1. Travel
2. Per Diem - A per diem allowance will be provided as follows:
Per diem rates: (to cost share of accommodation and meals expenses)
Maximum number of days allowed: up to 10 days depending on the activity.
If you share a hotel room or do not stay at a hotel you may receive a reduced per diem. Per diem amounts claimed must be supported by hotel receipts.
Without receipts the per diem will be paid as follows:
3. Booth Rental
Companies exhibiting at trade shows are eligible for:
4. Incoming Buyers
Companies hosting an incoming client will be reimbursed for 50% of the clients return economy airfare (or .20¢ per kilometre to a maximum of half the airfare equivalent). If the client visits other destinations outside of the province, only the airfare to New Brunswick will apply. A per diem allowance of $100 CDN per day for up to three days maximum will also apply.
5. Promotional Materials
Eligible applicants may apply for 50% of costs
associated with booth graphics, design, artwork, translation and other
pre-printing costs of product brochures, catalogues, point of sale material,
direct advertising and media/PR required for specific trade activities.
Work must be an arm's length transaction. In-house expertise is not
eligible.
Note: Promotional giveaways are ineligible.
6. Labelling
To assist in translation of labelling to meet international (outside of Canada) market requirements. Up to 50% of translation costs are eligible.
7. Professional Services
To assist in international export activities, companies may be eligible for 50% of the costs associated with securing professional services as follows:
Professional Services must be an arm’s length transaction. In-house expertise is not eligible.
Limitations
For more information on the Trade Assistance Program and Services, call 506-453-3412 or visit the Web site: http://www.gnb.ca/0398/menu/abo/fa/TAPS/index-e.asp.
New Brunswick Contact(s):
Export Development Branch
Business New Brunswick
5th Floor
Centennial Building
670 King Street
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-3412
Fax: 506-453-3783