Marketing Assistance Program (MAP) Guidelines

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

In order to qualify for matching funds, the company must meet these criteria as well as the qualifications listed further below:

• Must be a Pride of Dakota member in good standing.

• Must be a food processor.

• The company must have the potential for creating or increasing sales of North Dakota products.

• The company must show ability to provide competent staff and other resources to ensure execution of project.

• The company must show willingness and ability to back up promotional activities with aggressive selling and adequate supplies.

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Complete the MAP Contract and send original signed copy to:

ND Dept of Agriculture
Attn: Jeff Weispfenning
600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 602
Bismarck, ND  58502-0020

Keep one copy for your records and fax one copy to Stephanie Sinner along with Documents A & B.

ND Dept of Agriculture
Attn: Stephanie Sinner
PO Box 5316
Fargo, ND 58105

MAP Guidelines

30 Days Prior to the Event - please submit the following paperwork:

2008-09 MAP Contract
Document A - Complete MAP Agreement Form
Document B - Complete the Company Action Plan

2 Weeks After the Event - please submit the following paperwork:

Document C - Within 2-weeks after the show, complete MAP Expense Report (For 1 company representative only) Include adequate receipts for expenditures
Document D - Complete Follow-up Report to receive 75% reimbursement

6-Months After the Event - please submit the following paperwork:

Document E - Complete the 6-Month Review to receive 25% reimbursement

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.