The California State Trade Expansion Program

The California State Expansion Program (STEP) grant offers financial assistance to eligible California small businesses seeking to expand into foreign markets through STEP Events and Export Vouchers. Each federal fiscal year, eligible businesses can participate in up to two (2) STEP Events. Additionally, they have the opportunity to be reimbursed for up to 75% of their export promotion expenses, with a maximum award amount of $10,000 through the Export Voucher. STEP is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.