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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) * This page, State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), is offered by * Executive Office of Economic Development # State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) The STEP grant is intended to offset international business development and related marketing costs for small businesses. Grant proceeds may be used for specific international business development and marketing costs.
Grants under the STEP program are capped at $15,000 per business to reimburse for costs associated with export related international projects, activities or services consistent within the STEP guidelines.
STEP grants are offered through the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDC), the Massachusetts Export Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). An application and more information are available at the link below.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses based in Massachusetts. 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.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded by Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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