State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

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Small Business Administration

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Description

Under 15 U.S.C. § 649(l), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) authorizes SBA to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help develop exports by eligible small business concerns (ESBCs) (as defined in Section 8.1.5) . The objective of STEP is to increase (1) the number of U.S. small businesses that export, (2) the dollar value of exports, and (3) the number of U.S. small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities (as defined in 8.1.15).

Who can apply

  • State governments

Contact

Shadetra Robinson <br/>STEP Director <br/>Phone 202-205-6725
Shadetra.Robinson@sba.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedFeb 27, 2023
  • ClosesMay 19, 2023
  • Award floor$100,000
  • Award ceiling$1,400,000
  • Program funding$20,000,000
  • Expected awards56
  • CFDA59.061
Categories
Business and Commerce

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