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Export Promotion Program (Oregon Trade Promotion Grants)

Business Oregon (funded in part by the U.S. SBA STEP grant)No deadline listedUp to $7,500

Summary

Oregon-headquartered small businesses (SBA size standard, 50%+ of staff in Oregon) can get reimbursement grants of up to $7,500 for export activities such as international trade shows and trade missions; currently limited to Business Oregon's pre-approved 2026-2027 events.

About this grant

Reimbursement grants for export activities such as international trade shows, trade missions and export training. Business Oregon is prioritizing pre-approved projects for the September 1, 2026 to September 29, 2027 period at a cap of $7,500; ad-hoc individual trade show grants are wait-listed until more funding arrives, and no individual company trips are being approved. Applications are processed first-come, first-served on a rolling basis.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Small businesses that meet the U.S. SBA definition and self-certify (generally 500 or fewer employees)

In business at least one year before applying

Headquartered in Oregon with at least 50 percent of total employees employed in Oregon

Promotes its own export-ready product or service that is Oregon manufactured, processed, or value-added

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Export
  • Marketing
  • Travel

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