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The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant helps small businesses expand internationally by funding international business development activities. The purpose of this grant is to offset the cost of expanding internationally for small businesses. The max amount a company can receive in a year is $10,000. Examples of global business development activities include: attending trade shows holding international business meetings researching new markets updating marketing materials for new markets compliance testing The U.S. Small Business Administration funds this program, and the Global Business Development (GBD) division administers the grant to businesses. The application is closed Type: Grant For: Small businesses Amount: Up to $10,000 per year Application deadline: Application is closed. OEDIT division: Global Business Development The Global Business Development (GBD) division selects a number of trade shows each year to attend. The benefit of attending a trade show with GBD is that the State pays all booth costs and exhibitor fees, and companies that exhibit at the State booth receive a travel stipend to attend the show. If we are not planning on attending a trade show your company is interested in, you can apply for general funding to attend any international trade show. Your company can also apply for general funding to conduct international business trips where your company is expanding its exports. Participating in international trade shows is one of the most effective ways for companies to enter into new global markets or expand their visibility in existing markets. Trade shows offer opportunities to meet potential buyers, test market interest, and evaluate the competition. During the 2025 to 2026 grant period, our Global Business Development staff will attend these trade shows, and we invite eligible companies to apply to join us. Upcoming trade shows include: Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain in March 2026 Smart Energy Week in Tokyo, Japan in Marc

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