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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Small Business Administration · OIT-STEP-2017-01

Closed

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

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 exports.

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Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State Governments

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

Posted: May 11, 2017
Application Deadline: June 10, 2017 (0 days remaining)

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

STEP@sba.gov

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