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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
SBA funds states, and states help small businesses start or grow exporting.
Grant (non-repayable) Check the official page for current intake dates
- Funder
- Small Business Administration (listed as U.S. Small Business Administration, via state trade offices)
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- Export assistance (trade missions, marketing, training) via your state’s STEP office; offerings vary by state.
- Where
- United States (national)
- Who can apply
- Incorporated small business, Sole proprietor / self-employed
- Deadline
- Varies: check the official page for current dates
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
- Funder contacts
- Public organizational contacts on file Unlock full profile / Sign up
Key requirements
- U.S. small business ready to export.
- Contact your state’s STEP awardee; not every state participates every year.
Official page checked on 2026-10-28.
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