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STEP 2026-001: Support for Export Expansion Activities

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) helps non-federal organizations supplement their own funding for export activities, rather than replacing federal dollars. The 2026-001 announcement outlines the program premise and funding approach to strengthen international trade expansion efforts.

Source

Agency: Small Business Administration

Award

Award Ceiling: $900,000

Award Floor: $100,000

Dates

Open Date: July 9, 2026

Close Date: August 10, 2026

Eligibility

nonprofit

university

government

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

State governments

Keywords

step grant

export expansion

state trade

international trade

trade support

non-federal funding

export activities

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