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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) 2026 for Trade Promotion

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) supports U.S. state-led efforts to help businesses expand into international markets. It typically funds activities such as trade missions, business matchmaking, and other export promotion services coordinated by participating states. The provided text is high-level and does not specify whether applications are currently open.

Source

Agency: Small Business Administration

Award

Award Ceiling: $900,000

Award Floor: $100,000

Dates

Open Date: July 10, 2026

Close Date: August 10, 2026

Eligibility

government

industry:research

nonprofit

small_business

university

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

Private institutions of higher education

State governments

Keywords

state trade expansion

step 2026

export promotion

international trade

trade missions

export assistance

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