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Oklahoma STEP Fund (State Trade Expansion Program) – STEP 13

Oklahoma Department of Commerce – Trade + Export ServicesNo deadline listedUp to $28,500

Summary

Oklahoma for-profit small businesses (1+ year, export-ready, 51% U.S. content) can be reimbursed for trade shows ($8,800 international/$5,600 domestic), Commerce trade missions and export training, up to $28,500 per funding period. Open; event-specific deadlines.

About this grant

A matching, reimbursement-based grant for Oklahoma small businesses to start or expand exporting through international or domestic trade shows (with at least 20% international attendees), Commerce-led foreign trade missions and export training. Awards are $8,800 for an international show and $5,600 for a domestic show, with up to three awards and $28,500 cumulative per company per funding period. Commerce is now accepting applications for STEP 13 activities taking place July 1, 2026 – September 29, 2027; each event has its own application deadline.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Is organized or incorporated in the United States and operating in the United States

Own an Oklahoma based business which has been in business for not less than 1 year

Be a For-Profit Business that meets the SBA definition of a small business

Be an export ready U.S. company with export products/services that contain a majority of U.S. content (51 percent or higher)

Be in good standing with Oklahoma state agencies including the Secretary of State and Oklahoma Tax Commission

Be able to bear the costs associated with trade, including packing, shipping, freight forwarding and customs brokers

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export

Money can be used for

  • Export
  • Trade shows
  • Trade missions
  • Training

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