Trade Development (11.110)
Program
11.110 Trade Development
Federal Agency
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Authorization
15 U.S.C. 1512; 19 U.S.C. 1202, 2031, 2354.
Program Number
11.110
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To foster the competitiveness and growth of U.S. industries and promote their increased participation in international markets.
Types of Assistance
Advisory Services and Counseling.
Uses and Use Restrictions
To serve as the Federal Government source of industry-specific expertise, advocacy on behalf of American companies for major overseas contracts, negotiation and enforcement of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, industry competitiveness analysis and trade promotion assistance; for use by the business community, Federal program managers and policy-makers.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any business, public official, civic organization or private citizen may request information in person, by letter, by telephone or via the Internet (http://www.doc.ita.gov/itahome.html).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Any business, public official, civic organization or private citizen may request information in person, by letter or telephone.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Not applicable.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Non-profit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
This program included regular statistical reports; economic studies on current policy issues, such as international trade and industry competitiveness and the impact of Government regulations on industry; forecasts of industry/sector output, cost trends, and their general economic condition; information on industry structure, operations and technological developments; advocacy on behalf of U.S. bidders for foreign procurement projects; export promotion events and foreign market information.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-1250-0-1-376.
Obligations
(Operations and Administration) FY 02 $67,369,000; FY 03 est $58,270,000; and FY 04 est $58,270,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Periodic reports on U.S. international competitiveness, U.S. manufactures trade, U.S. international direct investment and other international economic topics.
Related Programs
10.153, Market News; 10.950, Agricultural Statistics Reports; 11.001, Census Bureau Data Products; 11.005, Census Special Tabulations and Services; 11.025, Measures and Analyses of the U.S. Economy; 11.800, Minority Business Development Centers; 59.005, Business Development Assistance to Small Business; 59.007, Management and Technical Assistance; 59.026, Service Corps of Retired Executives Association.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Local Department of Commerce field offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Inquiries should be directed to Advocacy Center, (202) 482-3896; Transportation and Machinery, (202) 482-1872; Energy, Environment and Materials, (202)482-0614; Service Industries, Tourism and Finance, (202) 482-5261; Export Trading Company Affairs, (202) 482- 5131; Textiles, Apparel, and Consumer Goods Industries, (202) 482-3737; Information Technology Industries, (202) 482-5908; Trade and Economic Analysis, (202) 482-5145; Export Assistance and Business Outreach, (202) 482-4501; and Planning, Coordination and Management, 202) 482-4921.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
