Alabama’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) supports Alabama small and medium-sized businesses by funding export marketing and compliance expenses to launch or expand sales in foreign markets.
Applicants no longer need to be headquartered in Alabama. Funding disclosures removed the $600,000 program for September 30, 2024–September 29, 2026 and added a $266,666.67 program for September 30, 2026–September 29, 2027.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) supports Nebraska small businesses with trade events, foreign market sales trips, export services, and training to grow export participation and sales.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant supports New Hampshire small businesses with international marketing, trade events, consulting, and training to expand exports and explore new trade opportunities.
The State Trade Expansion Program from Connecticut DECD helps small businesses boost exports through support for trade shows, marketing, and export training.
STEP, from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, helps small businesses expand internationally by funding export activities and supporting diverse and rural companies.
State Trade Expansion Program supports Wyoming small businesses with trade events, matchmaking, foreign-market marketing, and export-readiness activities to increase exports and enter international markets.