Trade Development (11.110)

Program

11.110 Trade Development

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Commerce
Office: International Trade Administration

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, negotiation and enforcement of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, and industry and trade competitive analysis; 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.trade.gov).

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

Not applicable.

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 27, 2003), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Nonprofit 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.

Financial Information

Account Identification

13-1250-0-1-376.

Obligations

(Operations and Administration) FY 07 $47,328,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not applicable.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Periodic reports on U.S. domestic and international competitiveness, U.S. manufactures and services 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 Enterprise Centers; 59.005, Internet-Based Technical Assistance; 59.007, 7(j) Technical Assistance; 59.026, Service Corps of Retired Executives.

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, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Inquiries should be directed to Manufacturing, (202) 482-1872; Aerospace and Automotive Affairs, (202) 482-0554; Energy, Environment and Materials, (202)482-5225; Health and Consumer Goods, (202) 482-1176; Materials and Machinery, (202) 482-0575; Technology and Electronic Commerce, (202) 482-0216; Service Industries, (202) 482-3575; Travel and Tourism Industries, (202) 482-0140; Finance, (202) 482-3277; Export Trading Company Affairs, (202) 482-5131; Industry Analysis (202) 482-5145; Advisory Analysis, (202) 482-5145; Advisory Committees, (202) 482-4501; and Planning, Coordination and Management, (202) 482-4921.

Web Site Address

http://www.export.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.