Financial Assistance Awards
Financial Assistance Awards support Idaho small businesses exhibiting at SHOT Show 2027, funding booth costs to advance international sales strategies, grow exports, and explore new trade opportunities.
Funder: Idaho Department of Commerce
Due Dates: November 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MDT (Application)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$15,000 per award; no cash match required; activities through September 29, 2027
Summary: Competitive reimbursement awards help Idaho small businesses develop export sales through trade show participation.
Key Information: The current solicitation supports companies exhibiting in booth space at SHOT Show 2027.
Description
Idaho Commerce administers Financial Assistance Awards through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The program supports international export marketing by Idaho small businesses. Its goals are to increase the number of small businesses exporting, increase export value, and help more companies explore significant new trade opportunities.
Although the broader program supports international and domestic trade shows, the current solicitation is specifically for the Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trades (SHOT) Show 2027. Applicants must explain how exhibiting will advance their international sales strategy and why the show is appropriate for their export development. Awards are competitive and reimburse approved costs after the activity is completed and documentation is received.
