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Find similar grantsGlobal NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is sponsored by Empire State Development. Provides reimbursement for export activities such as trade shows and missions to help New York businesses expand internationally.
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Learn how ESD’s Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) funds can help small business owners in NY grow international sales.
STEP funds can assist eligible small businesses with: * Participation in a programmed foreign trade mission * Subscription to services provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce * Trade show exhibition (international and qualified domestic trade shows) * Participation in export training workshops * Qualified foreign market sales trips * Website Content/Foreign Language Translation * Development of International Marketing Campaign(s) * Export Credit Insurance Premium Reimbursement Presenter: Kathryn Bamberger, International Trade Specialist with Empire State Development Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New York-based small businesses engaged in export activities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) are due September 29, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded by Empire State Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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