State Trade Expansion Program Grant

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant helps small businesses expand internationally by funding international business development activities. The purpose of this grant is to offset the cost of expanding internationally for small businesses. The max amount a company can receive in a year is $10,000. Examples of global business development activities include: Attending trade shows. Holding international business meetings. Researching new markets. Updating marketing materials for new markets. Compliance testing. The U.S. Small Business Administration funds part of this program, and the Global Business Development (GBD) division administers the grant to businesses.