State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001

The underlying premise of STEP is to supplement non-federal entities’ (as defined in Section 3.1) funds for export activities, not to substitute federal funds to cover costs.

Program Details

Small Business Administration is a federal agency that offers the State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001 grant program to support export expansion. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Small Business Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for export expansion should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies and municipalities. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Small Business Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $100K – $900K. The application deadline is August 10, 2026 (31 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports export expansion. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541611, 541990. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by SBA

Award details

Award range: $100K – $900K. Applications close on August 10, 2026 (31 days remaining).

Categories

Export Expansion