This grant, the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), is primarily for eligible state entities dedicated to boosting small business exports. Its central purpose is to solicit funding proposals from states capable of delivering comprehensive assistance and expert guidance to small business concerns within their jurisdictions. The initiative aims to equip these businesses with the necessary tools, knowledge, and support to successfully navigate international markets and expand their global sales. By facilitating access to export opportunities and resources, the STEP grant seeks to significantly increase the participation of U.S. small businesses in international trade, thereby enhancing their competitive edge and contributing to national economic growth through higher export volumes and values.
Opportunity ID: 293776
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIT-STEP-2017-01 |
| 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: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.061 — State Trade Expansion |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 11, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:STEP@sba.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 293776 Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity Documents -> Terms and Conditions 5-11-17.pdf
Folder 293776 Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity Documents -> STEP Synopsis 5-11-17.pdf
Folder 293776 Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity Documents -> STEP FY2017 Program Announcement 05-11-2017 v1.pdf
Folder 293776 Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity Documents -> STEP FY2017 grants.gov INSTRUCTIONS 5-11-17.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | 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 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 | PKG00232556 | May 11, 2017 | Jun 10, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293776 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293776 SF424B-1.1.pdf
293776 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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