Applications are reviewed based on the program guidelines, and if accepted, approval is given based on the quality of the application and the overall funding available. Allocation: NDTO allocates funds to approved companies on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all funding is allocated, the application process is over. Allocations are pre-determined based on a variety of factors: Travel expenses estimated (airfare, hotel meals per diem) for the NDTO-led missions to target countries or the NDTO-organized reverse trade mission Amount of total funding available Previous funding allocations to the company and resulting successful outcomes Applicants may receive less than the full amount requested. NDTO reserves the right to accept or reject any application or to limit allocations to any applicant. Review Committee: All applications meeting the eligibility requirements will be reviewed by NDTO staff. If any applications require further analysis, NDTO reserves the right to share those applications with Specialty Crop Export Program partners to seek their input and arrive at a decision. NDTO’s decisions are final. Approval Date: NDTO seeks to make a decision on each application within one week of receipt of a completed application. This time frame may be extended if an application requires additional analysis, site visit, interviews, etc. Activity Start Date: If a pre-approved activity is not completed, the application will be deemed to be withdrawn by the applicant. The Applicant may make a new application for another activity.