State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Agency: Small Business Administration
Assistance Listings
- 59.061 -- State Trade Expansion
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from eligible state entities interested in and capable of providing assistance and guidance to eligible small business concerns to increase the number of such firms that export and the value of small business exports.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Name: James Parker
Acting Director, STEP
Address: U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of International Trade
409 Third Street, SW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20416
Telephone Number: 202-205-3644
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Terms_and_Conditions_5-11-17.docx | STEP FY2017 Terms and Conditions | May 11, 2017 04:40 PM UTC |
| STEP_Synopsis_5-11-17.docx | STEP Synopsis (FULL) | May 11, 2017 04:38 PM UTC |
| STEP_FY2017_Program_Announcement_05-11-2017_v1.docx | STEP FY2017 Program Announcement (FULL) | May 11, 2017 04:39 PM UTC |
| STEP_FY2017_grants.gov_INSTRUCTIONS_5-11-17.docx | STEP FY2017 Applicant Instructions | May 11, 2017 04:39 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: June 10, 2017
Award
$18,000,000
Program Funding
40
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$900,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OIT-STEP-2017-01
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
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 11, 2017
Archive date:
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