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California STEP Grant - Y11 Round 2

The California State Expansion Program (STEP) grant offers financial assistance to eligible California small businesses seeking to expand into foreign markets through STEP Events and Export Vouchers.

Grant (non-repayable) Intake closed; program continues (check for next intake)

Funder

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (listed as Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (State of California))
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Amount

Between $500.00 and $10,000.00 (published on the California Grants Portal).

Where

California

Eligibility

Open to businesses and self-employed people. Matching funds: 25%. Recurring: offered in 3 past cycles; the latest has closed, watch for the next one.

Sectors

Agriculture and agri-food, Business and entrepreneurship, Energy and clean tech, Environment and conservation, Export and trade, Health and life sciences, Research and science, Technology, software and R&D

Deadline

Varies: check the official page for current dates

Source

California Grants Portal (data.ca.gov) (85316)

Last checked

2 November 2026

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Official page ↗

From official open data: official page returned HTTP 200 on 2026-11-02. The summary is from the official listing; the eligibility line is our plain-language reading of its eligibility codes. Confirm details on the official page.

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Agriculture and agri-food Business and entrepreneurship Energy and clean tech Businesses and entrepreneurs United States California State agency Under $25,000

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