Idaho for-profit small businesses (1+ year, export-ready, 51% U.S. content) exhibiting at SHOT Show 2027 can be reimbursed $5,000–$15,000 for booth space and booth construction costs, with no cash match.
Competitive STEP Financial Assistance Awards of $5,000 to $15,000, with no cash match required, reimburse Idaho small businesses for export-focused trade show costs such as booth space and booth construction. The current solicitation covers exhibiting at SHOT Show 2027, and all activities must be completed by September 29, 2027. Idaho Commerce says the application window is open; the guidelines print the all-call due date as October 30, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. MDT and say awards come about the second week of November.
Eligible small business concern under SBA size standards, organized and operating in the United States
In business for at least 1 year; export-ready with goods or services of U.S. origin or at least 51% U.S. content
Operates a business in Idaho to process, assemble and/or distribute a product or provide an exportable service
For-profit; not debarred or suspended by any federal agency
Ineligible: consulting agencies, distributors representing clients, retail businesses, hospitality or tourism operators, law firms, MLM companies, real estate developers, companies more than 49% foreign owned, among others
Applicant must exhibit in a booth at SHOT Show 2027 and submit an international strategy for the show
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