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Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is a grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development that funds small businesses to expand into international markets and increase export sales. The program helps eligible Kentucky companies offset costs associated with export activities such as trade missions, trade shows, and international marketing efforts. Awards of up to $10,000 are available per business.
Eligible applicants are Kentucky-based small businesses that meet SBA size standards, have been in business for at least one year, and have an exportable product or service. No application deadline is currently specified.
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Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (GRANT) Program | Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Financial Incentives & Programs Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (GRANT) Program Due to the very short time between the program being implemented and passage of the enabling legislation, the CED staff recognizes that some areas of the program would need to evolve.
That includes the need to clarify and address certain policy issues and process matters to make the program as effective as possible while still meeting the parameters set by the legislature. Thank you for your patience and understanding as the program will continually be adjusted during these initial stages to better serve our process partners. Please continue working with your Area Development District or emailing the ced.
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Additional information on the webinar is available here. A second session was held on Wednesday, May 22.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Kentucky-based small businesses meeting SBA size standards, in business for at least one year, with an exportable product. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.