State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Under 15 U.S.C.
§ 649(l), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) authorizes SBA to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help develop exports by eligible small business concerns (ESBCs) (as defined in Section 8. 1. 5) .
The objective of STEP is to increase (1) the number of U. S. small businesses that export, (2) the dollar value of exports, and (3) the number of U. S. small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities (as defined in 8. 1. 15).
§ 649(l), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) authorizes SBA to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help develop exports by eligible small business concerns (ESBCs) (as defined in Section 8. 1. 5) .
The objective of STEP is to increase (1) the number of U. S. small businesses that export, (2) the dollar value of exports, and (3) the number of U. S. small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities (as defined in 8. 1. 15).
Agency: Small Business Administration
Office: Small Business Administration
Estimated Funding: $2,000,000
Office: Small Business Administration
Estimated Funding: $2,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FULL ANNOUNCEMENT
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are US, international or national organizations, faith-based and community organizations, or educational institutions who are able to respond in person through oral applications and be able to mobilize in a very short period of time.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-23-028.html
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
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Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2023-02-27
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2023-06-18
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