FY 2022 STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP)
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 dollar value of small business
exports.
Agency: Small Business Administration
Office: Small Business Administration
Estimated Funding: $20,000,000
Office: Small Business Administration
Estimated Funding: $20,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FY 2022 STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP)
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 provides that STEP grants may be awarded only to “States,” meaning any of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
Therefore, only non-Federal entities that meet this definition are eligible to apply for, and administer an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity.
For purposes of this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the term “eligible non-Federal entity” means a State agency or other entity that, prior to the date of application for this Announcement, has been officially designated by the State Governor, or equivalent thereof (e.g., Mayor of the District of Columbia), as the sole applicant and lead entity for conducting the State’s trade and export activities.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=96837
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Grants.gov Customer Support
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2022-03-31
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2022-06-30
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