State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant
The Idaho Department of Commerce is proud to announce the second year of our grant program now available to qualifying Idaho exporters.
Upcoming Deadline Round 3: April 26, 2013
Market Access Grants
Grants will be awarded in amounts up to $10,000 with a dollar for dollar cost match requirement.
Qualifying expenses covered by the grant include:
- International travel costs for approved business activity
- Governor’s trade mission
- International trade show or event
- International sales mission
- Company-specific international projects
- Creation or translation of marketing materials for an international activity
- Bringing a potential foreign buyer or partner to Idaho for a site visit
- US Commercial Service products such as Gold Keys
All monies must be used by awardees by September 29, 2013 (* All documentation for reimbursement must be submitted by October 3, 2013 *)
Grant monies are now available to companies in any industry to assist with export market development and promotion activities. Businesses which are looking to increase their exports, find new markets, or get involved in exporting for the first time are encouraged to apply.
The State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant is a three year trade and export pilot initiative administered by the Small Business Administration.Grants will be available on a competitive basis to companies who meet the small business standards as set by the SBA. For a complete listing of industry specific small business definitions, click HERE.
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Application Process:
Company writes proposal and submits to Idaho Department of Commerce. Applications are then reviewed by a panel and award decisions are made.
Download grant flyer HERE
Download the following for application:
Application HERE
Grant Budget form HERE
Grant Rules HERE
Following submittal:
1. Proposal is received and reviewed by a grant panel
2. Successful applicants notified
3. Company engages in international activity
4. Company submits report and receipts
5. Reimbursement sent to company
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For additional information on the new STEP Grant, and to determine eligibility, please contact Karen Parnell (208) 287-3159.
