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STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP)
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 developing 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).
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).
Agency: Small Business Administration
Office: Small Business Administration
Estimated Funding: $50,000
Office: Small Business Administration
Estimated Funding: $50,000
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STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP)
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and higher education institutions with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply.
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117076
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Grants.gov Customer Support
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2025-06-16
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2025-08-30
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