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"Michigan's State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Michigan's State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) is sponsored by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). MI-STEP offers financial assistance for exporting activities to eligible Michigan small businesses, enabling access to global markets and buyers while increasing the dollar value of Michigan exports.
The program aims to increase the number of Michigan small businesses that export, increase the dollar value of Michigan exports, and increase the number of Michigan small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities.
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Michigan's State Trade Expansion Program – InvestNovi. org Michigan's State Trade Expansion Program The MEDC International Trade Program has a new allocation of State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) funds available for eligible small business concerns. On September 8, 2022 the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded Michigan the maximum state award in MI-STEP funds for FY23.
With additional state match funding, total funds available are $1. 87 million.
The program has three primary objectives: Increase the number of Michigan small businesses that export Increase the dollar value of Michigan exports Increase the number of Michigan small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities Due to tremendous response from Michigan exporters, MEDC has utilized 100% of its FY2023 MI-STEP funds in record time and applications are now closed.
We expect to receive FY2024 funding soon and reopen the application period starting October 1, 2023. If you need export support beyond financial assistance, please contact your International Trade Manager . Click here for more information.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Michigan companies that meet SBA guidelines and size standards, demonstrate an understanding of the costs associated with exporting, show potential for export success and positive impact on the regional economy, and can provide a copy of a Michigan LARA annual report filing or a copy of sole proprietorship or limited partnership filing from the county registrar's office. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Michigan's State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) is funded by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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