Opportunity ID: 346402

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2023-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 56
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Feb 27, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 28, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 19, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 19, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 18, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,400,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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). 

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

Shadetra Robinson

STEP Director

Phone 202-205-6725
Email:Shadetra.Robinson@sba.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
updated total program funding amount Feb 28, 2023
Feb 27, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2023-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 56
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Feb 27, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 28, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 19, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 19, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 18, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,400,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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). 

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

Shadetra Robinson

STEP Director

Phone 202-205-6725
Email:Shadetra.Robinson@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OIT-STEP-2023-01
Funding Opportunity Title: State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 56
Assistance Listings: 59.061 — State Trade Expansion
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 27, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 27, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 19, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 18, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,400,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

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). 

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

Shadetra Robinson

STEP Director

Phone 202-205-6725
Email:Shadetra.Robinson@sba.gov

Folder 346402 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> STEP FY2023 NOFO -FY2023 2-27-2023.pdf

Folder 346402 Other Supporting Documents-Application Checklist -> STEP APPLICATION CHECKLIST 2-22-2023.pdf

Folder 346402 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions -> STEP FY2023 Instructions 2023 Clearance 2-22-2023.pdf

Folder 346402 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Cover Letter -> Sample STEP Cover Letter 2-22-2023.pdf

Folder 346402 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis -> STEP FY2023 Synopsis-FY2023 draft 2-22-2023.pdf

Folder 346402 Other Supporting Documents-Technical Proposal Template -> STEP Technical Proposal Template 2-22-2023.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Shadetra Robinson
STEP Director
Phone 202-205-6725
Email: Shadetra.Robinson@sba.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
59.061 PKG00280142 Feb 27, 2023 May 19, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346402 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346402 SF424A-1.0.pdf

346402 SF424B-1.1.pdf

346402 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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