Marketing Assistance Program (MAP) Guidelines

The Marketing Assistance Program (MAP) exists to assist North Dakota food companies the opportunity to expand their markets domestically and internationally. The program will provide matching funds for travel and lodging expenses to increase sales of North Dakota food and agriculture.

To apply for MAP reimbursement please follow these steps:

Please read thru the MAP Guidelines to fully understand the program and be aware of all deadlines and requirements of participating companies.

1. At least 30 days prior to the show date, Company must sign and return MAP Application & Document B (Action Plan) to Marketing Services. Company must submit completed forms via email, fax or mail.

Submit all MAP Applications and Document B to:

Stephanie Sinner
ND Dept of Agriculture
NDSU Dept 7610 - PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND  58108-6050
Email: ssinner@nd.gov  or Fax: (701)-239-7212

2. Marketing Services will review applications and will notify applicant if they qualify for the reimbursement. In order to qualify, among other requirements, the Company must exhibit at the show. Walking the show is not reimbursable. MAP funds are non-transferable.

3. If approved, the applicant will receive a MAP Contract. This contract will need to be signed and mailed or faxed to ND Dept of Agriculture. NDDA will keep the final contract on file; Applicant may request a copy of the contract.

Submit Signed MAP Contract to:

ND Department of Agriculture
ATTN: Sara Kelsch
600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 602
Bismarck, ND  58505-0020 or Fax to: 701-328-4567

4. No later than 30 days after the show date, Company must complete and return Documents C (MAP Expense Report) & D (Follow-up Report), proof of exhibition at the show, and all required travel receipts. Submit Documents C-D to Stephanie Sinner at the Fargo office.

5. Upon receipt of this completed information, Marketing Services will remit the agreed-upon reimbursement amount.

6. Document E must be completed and submitted to NDDA 6 months after the show date. Failure to submit Document E will result in loss of funding for future shows. Submit Document E to Stephanie Sinner at the Fargo office.

NOTE:

Eligible expenses during travel in the US and Canada may be incurred the day prior to the show, the day(s) of the show, and the day following the show. Eligible expenses during travel outside the US and Canada may be incurred two days prior to the show, the day(s) of the show, and two days following the show. Individual companies qualify for a maximum of $2,000 out of the total pool of funds available.

If you have any questions concerning this program, please contact Stephanie Sinner at her direct line 701-239-7211 or by e-mail at ssinner@nd.gov.