A woman sitting at her work desk in Florida

Florida Online Global-Website Localization Grant

Enhance your business’ online presence with a Website Localization Grant.

Florida Online Global-Website Localization Grant

The Florida Online Global program helps exporters expand their overseas presence quickly and dynamically through Website Localization Grants.

Globalize your business website by making it local – with predefined and customized websites designed to help you do more business overseas.  SelectFlorida has teamed up with IBT Online to bring you the “Florida Online Global” program to help grow your exports, sales, brand, and business internationally.  Website localization grants offer several options including a single website with a predefined scope; two smaller websites with a predefined scope; a fully customized website tailored to your requirements; website redesign, and e-commerce development – all optimized for your target markets.

Please contact your local SelectFlorida trade representative for more information. 

Minimum Criteria

Minimum Criteria

All grant applicants must meet the minimum grant qualifications found here.

Grant-Specific Criteria

Grant-Specific Criteria

No additional grant-specific criteria although applicants will be further evaluated through interviews for export-readiness and suitability for the program.

Costs Covered

Costs Covered

Partial cost of website localization service provided by SelectFlorida-designated service provider.

Reimbursement / Cost-Share Amount(s)

Reimbursement / Cost-Share Amount(s)

SelectFlorida covers a maximum of $8,000 for website localization services, while grantee pays $4,000 (or balance of customized services).

Application Documents

Application Documents

1. Proof of company registration with Florida Division of Corporations from www.sunbiz.org.

2. Copy of signed agreement between grantee and website localization service provider.

Reimbursement Documents

Reimbursement Documents

Grantee is not responsible for requesting reimbursement.

Number of Grants Allowed

Number of Grants Allowed

A company may receive a maximum of three trade grants each year  between July 1 to June 30, subject to the limitations below:

  • Export Marketing Plan – One per lifetime
  • Website Localization Grant – Two per lifetime
Submission and Evaluation Process

Submission and Evaluation Process

Applicants will be evaluated by SelectFlorida-designated service provider for export-readiness and suitability for the program.

Please see proposals associated with each option under “International Business Development Website(s) Programs.”