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"New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program (NJ STEP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program (NJ STEP) is sponsored by New Jersey Business Action Center (through SBA funding). Provides financial awards to eligible New Jersey small businesses that are new to exporting or currently sell goods and services to other countries, to partially offset export promotion costs.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Registered in and domestic to New Jersey; Small as defined by the SBA; In business for at least one year as of the application date; NJ tax compliant; Manufacturing goods or producing services with at least 51% U.S. content; Registered with NJ START and have a DUNS number. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 28, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program (NJ STEP) is funded by New Jersey Business Action Center (through SBA funding). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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