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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant is sponsored by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. This grant supports global business development initiatives to assist small enterprises in growing internationally. The program's objectives are to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting and to encourage businesses currently involved in exporting.
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Deadline to apply online on TDA-GO: Thursday, September 10 th , 2026, before 5:00pm. The STEP Program provides reimbursement funding to support export-related activities such as international trade shows, foreign trade missions, export training, market research, translation services, international marketing, e-commerce initiatives, and other approved export development efforts.
Up to $20,000 for businesses pursuing Market Expansion (ME) opportunities. Up to $10,000 for businesses that are New to Export (NTE) . Company matching requirement (See Requests for Grant Applications).
Key Eligibility Requirements Be a Texas-based, for-profit small business. Be organized and operating in the United States. Export U.S.-origin products or services (or products containing at least 51% U.S. content).
Have been in business for at least one year. Maintain an active SAM. gov registration and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Be entering a new international market or expanding into a new market segment. Businesses must submit applications through TDA’s online grants management system, TDA-GO. Applicants are encouraged to create a TDA-GO profile 48-72 hours before applying , and businesses that do not already have a UEI or SAM.
gov registration should allow additional time to complete those requirements. Learn More & Access Application Materials Visit the STEP Program webpage to review eligibility requirements, download the full Request for Grant Applications, and access application instructions: We encourage eligible Texas small businesses that are ready to grow their international sales to take advantage of this opportunity.
For questions regarding the program, please contact the Texas Department of Agriculture Grants Office at Grants@TexasAgriculture. gov or 833-380-8282 . We look forward to supporting Texas businesses as they expand into global markets.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Texas with at least one year of business experience, understanding of exporting, a Federal Identification Number tied to a Texas address, and a product or service manufactured, produced, processed, o…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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