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Find similar grantsState Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) / U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This matching grant program is designed to help Connecticut small businesses expand their export options and increase global visibility.
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High Contrast Mode On or Off switch State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant is designed to help Connecticut’s small business community thrive in the global marketplace by increasing the value of small business exports, increasing the number of businesses that export and increasing the number of businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities.
This program is open to businesses that: operate a registered business in Connecticut to manufacture, assemble and/or distribute a product, or provide an exportable service; qualify as an “eligible small business concern” per one’s NAICS code and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) size standards; have been in business for not less than one year ending on the date on which assistance is provided under the STEP program; have demonstrated an understanding of the costs associated with exporting and doing business with foreign purchasers, including the costs of freight forwarding, customs brokers, packing and shipping; seek to export goods or services of U.S. origin or have at least 51% U.S. content; and, are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for disbarment, declared ineligible and/or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal department or agency.
Funds may be used for a variety of activities: Trade mission/Trade show cost including registration/booth fee, furniture, graphics, signage, shipping (not baggage) Translation/Interpreter fees USDOC commercial services fees International materials/Collateral translation Export training registration fees B2B matchmaking registration fees Funds may NOT be used for the following: air/ground transportation, lodging, meals/beverages/gratuity, alcohol, compensation, wages or salary for any employee, capital goods/product samples/supplies, product giveaways/promotional items, phone/internet usage, website development, passport or visa fees, printing cost, new product development, expenses related to entertainment of clients, association/membership dues or sponsorships.
There may be other ineligible expenses. For information on this program, contact Laura Jaworski at (860) 500-2368 or via email laura. jaworski@ct.
gov or Kerron Vernon at (860) 500-2446 or via email at Kerron. vernon@ct. gov .
To begin an application and review STEP FY 2024-2025 To begin an application and review STEP FY 2024-2025 Program Guidelines visit www. stepgrant. smapply.
io Funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328: Federal Funding Disclosure:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses need to operate in Connecticut, have been in operation for at least a year, and seek to export goods and services of US origin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant is funded by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) / U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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