TAA focuses on providing financial assistance to import-impacted firms. TAA offers 50/50 cost sharing of projects aimed at improving a firm's competitive position. TAA pays for half of the cost of these projects, up to $150,000 with a maximum TAA share of $75,000. Specifically, these matching funds are applied toward the cost of consultants, engineers, designers or industry experts for improvement projects in the areas listed below.

Types of Projects Funded with TAA Assistance

• Marketing & Sales
• Market Research
• Website Design
• E-Commerce Development
• Search Engine Optimization
• Advertising, Catalog & Brochure Design
• Sales Force Training & Management
• Trade Show Booth Design & Development
• Export Assistance

• Manufacturing Technology
• ISO/QS 9000 Preparation / Certification
• Quality Assurance/ Total Quality Management
• Facility/Equipment Review and Layout
• Inventory Management
• Production Planning, Control and Scheduling
• LEAN Manufacturing
• CAD/CAM Systems Implementation

• Information Technology
• Hardware/Software Selection, Evaluation and Recommendation
• System Conversion & Enhancements
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Custom Programming

• Engineering
• Energy Efficiency Improvements
• Machine Design and Development
• Testing of Products/ Components

• Financial / General Management
• Strategic Planning
• Succession Planning
• Cost Accounting
• Expansion & Diversification Strategies
• Employee Training