State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001
The summary for the State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 grant is detailed below.
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State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001: The underlying premise of STEP is to supplement non-federal entities’ (as defined in Section 3.1) funds for export activities, not to substitute federal funds to cover costs.
| Federal Grant Title: | State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 |
| Federal Agency Name: | Small Business Administration (SBA) |
| Grant Categories: | Business and Commerce, Community Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SB-OITST-26-001 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 59.061 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | August 10th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | August 10th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | July 9th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | July 9th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | September 9th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $900,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $100,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 52 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | July 9th, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- STEP is to supplement non-federal entities’ (as defined in Section 3.1) funds for export activities, not to substitute federal funds to cover costs.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- i. The organizational structure of the state’s designated international trade arm must show an official agency relationship with state government, and the state must provide financial backing in meeting the required match amount and show support for program activities
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001
- Grant Announcement Contact
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