State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
STEP provides financial awards to state and territory governments to assist small businesses with export development. Information for small businesses The STEP grant program has helped thousands of small businesses obtain grants and find customers in the international marketplace since 2011. Through awards to U.S. states and territories, STEP helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets. STEP financial support helps U.S. small businesses: Learn to exportParticipate in foreign trade missionsDesign international marketing products and campaignsSupport website globalization and e-commerce capabilitiesPay for subscriptions to services provided by the U.S.…