Part B · Startup-relevant scheme
US Trade and Development Agency Project Preparation Funding (USTDA)
US Trade and Development Agency
Grant
Growth / ScalingMarket Access & IP
Energy & Clean TechManufacturing
USTDA funds feasibility studies, technical assistance, and pilot projects that help emerging-market infrastructure projects move toward financing while integrating US goods, services, and expertise.
Type of support
Grant
Best suited for
Growth / Market Access
Headline amount
Typically ~$500,000 (rarely over $1M)
How much
~$500,000 typical
Objectives
Advance overseas economic development while promoting US exports, by de-risking early project-preparation work that draws in US firms.
Who can apply?
- US companies providing goods, services, or expertise relevant to a specific overseas infrastructure project.
- Typically initiated in partnership with the host-country project sponsor requesting USTDA support.
What do you get?
- Grants typically around $500,000, rarely exceeding $1 million.
- Funds feasibility studies, technical assistance, and pilot projects.
- Studies help host countries and lenders assess project viability, often leading to procurement of US goods and services.
How to apply
Host-country project sponsors (often with a US company partner) submit funding requests directly to USTDA.
Key links
Details as most recently confirmed against the official source linked above. Deadlines, amounts and windows change — verify on the official portal before applying.