business_and_commerce · SBA
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Small Business Administration · OIT-STEP-2017-01
Award Range
$100K – $900K
Total Program Funding
$18.0M
Expected Awards
40
Deadline
June 10, 2017
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). Small Business Administration. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from eligible state entities interested in and capable of providing assistance and guidance to eligible small business concerns to increase the number of such firms that export and the value of small business... $100,000-$900,000 per award; $18,000,000 total program funding; ~40 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
State governments
Who Should NOT Apply
Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Cost sharing/matching required
- •Deadline: 2017-06-10
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.
Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive
What This Grant Funds
Attachments
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $100K
- Maximum Award
- $900K
- Total Program Funding
- $18.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 40
- Cost Sharing Required?
- Yes
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Name: James Parker Acting Director, STEP Address: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of International Trade 409 Third Street, SW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20416 Telephone Number: 202-205-3644
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