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California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grants is sponsored by California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Assists eligible California small businesses seeking to expand into foreign markets by reimbursing export promotion expenses.
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California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 4 - California Grants Portal 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. STEP aims to boost the number of qualified small business exporters and increase the volume of goods and services they export.
Eligible California small businesses can participate in up to two (2) STEP events per federal fiscal year, with potential participation in additional events based on space and funding availability. For the Export Voucher, eligible businesses can receive reimbursement for up to 75% of pre-approved expenses, capped at $10,000 per federal fiscal year of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.
For-profit; Business Organized or incorporated in the U. S; Exporting goods or services of U.S. origin or that have at least 51% U.S. content; Meet SBA small business size standards; In business for at least one year See detailed eligibility. Must be organized or incorporated in the United States of America; Must have significant business operations in California.
(Substantial presence in terms of workforce, facilities, and economic impact within that state); Must be registered to do business in the State of California and have a good standing with regulatory agencies; GO-Biz will assess the operating status of a company based on the business type: See detailed eligibility. Matching Funding Requirement: See page 7 of the Program Guidelines.
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STEP Events funding is predetermined and varies by event. GO-Biz may either subsidize most of the participation fee or set a specific funding amount. Export Vouchers are competitive, and GO-Biz may award less than requested based on factors such as application strength, number of applicants, and available funding.
Awards are reimbursement-based and aim to support small businesses effectively within funding limits. The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
The California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is administered by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee.
Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: Jonathan Gasca, 1-916-857-9847, STEP@gobiz.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible California small businesses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500 to $10,000 (reimbursement up to 75% of pre-approved expenses) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.