State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Agency: Small Business Administration
- 59.061 -- State Trade Expansion
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
contact email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| STEP_FY2023_Synopsis-FY2023_draft_2-22-2023.pdf | Synopsis | Feb 27, 2023 04:18 PM UTC |
| STEP_FY2023_Instructions_2023_Clearance_2-22-2023.pdf | Instructions | Feb 27, 2023 04:18 PM UTC |
| STEP_FY2023_NOFO_-FY2023_2-27-2023.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Feb 27, 2023 04:17 PM UTC |
| STEP_Technical_Proposal_Template_2-22-2023.pdf | Technical Proposal Template | Feb 27, 2023 04:18 PM UTC |
| STEP_APPLICATION_CHECKLIST_2-22-2023.pdf | STEP Application Checklist | Feb 27, 2023 04:17 PM UTC |
| Sample_STEP_Cover_Letter_2-22-2023.pdf | Sample Cover Letter | Feb 27, 2023 04:18 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: June 18, 2023
Award
$20,000,000
Program Funding
56
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$1,400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OIT-STEP-2023-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
February 27, 2023
Archive date:
June 18, 2023
