State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 is a Small Business Administration grant providing $100K to $900K for municipality, university, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-08-10 (closing in 27 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
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
How to Apply
$100K–$900K
2026-08-10
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 from Small Business Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Small Business Administration before the deadline.
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State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001?
State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 is offered by Small Business Administration and is generally open to municipality, university, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 provide?
State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 provides between $100K and $900K per award from Small Business Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 deadline?
Applications for State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 are due 2026-08-10 (closing in 27 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Small Business Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001?
To apply for State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Small Business Administration.
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