STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP)
Agency: Small Business Administration
Assistance Listings: 59.061 -- State Trade Expansion
Last Updated: June 16, 2025
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 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).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726
Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
support@grants.gov
Grants.gov Customer Support
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| OED_-_OMT_FY25_STEP_NOFO.pdf | OED - OMT FY25 STEP NOFO | Jun 16, 2025 03:13 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: July 31, 2025
No Explanation
Award
$--
Program Funding
55
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Floor
$900,000
Award Ceiling
Funding opportunity number:
SB-OITST-25-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Business and commerce
Community development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 16, 2025
Archive date:
August 30, 2025
