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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) – Year 13

Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), funded by the U.S. Small Business AdministrationNo deadline listed

Summary

Nebraska-headquartered small businesses with exportable products (51% U.S. content) can be reimbursed for trade shows, foreign sales trips, Commerce Department services and export training, with a 25% match.

About this grant

An SBA-funded export assistance grant that DED pays as reimbursement to eligible Nebraska small businesses. It covers costs such as domestic or international trade shows, U.S. Department of Commerce subscription services, foreign market sales trips and export training. Participants must match 25% of the direct cost of eligible expenses. The page lists the application deadline as 'Open Cycle' and does not publish a maximum award.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

US owned and operated, and headquartered in Nebraska

Produce an exportable product with at least 51% U.S. content

Meet SBA 'Eligible Small Business Concern' size guidelines

In business at least one year

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Export
  • Marketing
  • Trade shows
  • Training

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