State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

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Small Business Administration

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Description

The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), signed into law on February 24, 2016, made the State Trade Expansion Program a permanent provision of the Small Business Act to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that support 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

Teresa F Clouser <br/>Grants Management Officer <br/>Phone 202-205-7371
teresa.clouser@sba.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMar 1, 2023
  • ClosesMar 15, 2023
  • Award floor$175,000
  • Award ceiling$175,000
  • Program funding$175,000
  • Expected awards1
  • CFDA59.061
Categories
Business and Commerce

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