Opportunity ID: 324277

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2020-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 48
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 07, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 06, 2020
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $19,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,350,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

James Parker

Director, STEP

Phone 202-205-3644
Email:STEP@sba.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Revised Award Ceiling ($1,350,000) and Award Floor ($50,000) Jun 03, 2020
Revised Synopsis, Notice of Funding Opportunity, Instructions, and Terms and Conditions
Revised the Award Ceiling and Award Floor
Feb 06, 2020
This modification adds "Opportunity Zone Benefits" to the announcement under the Category of Funding Activity section. Feb 06, 2020
The closing date has been extended to July 6, 2020 Feb 06, 2020
Feb 06, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2020-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 48
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 07, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 06, 2020
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $19,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,350,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

James Parker

Director, STEP

Phone 202-205-3644
Email:STEP@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2020-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 48
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 06, 2020
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $19,000,000
Award Ceiling: $900,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

James Parker

Director, STEP

Phone 202-205-3644
Email:STEP@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2020-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 48
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 07, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 06, 2020
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $19,000,000
Award Ceiling: $900,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

James Parker

Director, STEP

Phone 202-205-3644
Email:STEP@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2020-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 48
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: Mar 26, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 06, 2020
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $19,000,000
Award Ceiling: $900,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

James Parker

Director, STEP

Phone 202-205-3644
Email:STEP@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2020-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 48
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2020
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 07, 2020
Archive Date: May 07, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $19,000,000
Award Ceiling: $900,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

James Parker

Director, STEP

Phone 202-205-3644
Email:STEP@sba.gov

Folder 324277 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> STEP FY2020 NOFO – FINAL 6-01-20.pdf

Folder 324277 Other Supporting Documents-2020 Proposed Plan -> 2020 PROPOSED PLAN.pdf

Folder 324277 Other Supporting Documents-Revised Instructions -> STEP FY2020 Instructions FINAL 6-01-20.pdf

Folder 324277 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis -> STEP FY2020 Synopsis FINAL 6-2-20.pdf

Folder 324277 Other Supporting Documents-Terms and Conditions -> FY2020 Terms and Conditions FINAL 6-01-20.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: James Parker
Director, STEP
Phone 202-205-3644
Email: STEP@sba.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
59.061 SBA-OITST-20-001-065476 STEP PKG00258193 Feb 06, 2020 Jul 06, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

324277 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

324277 SF424A-1.0.pdf

324277 SF424B-1.1.pdf

324277 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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