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Rhode Island State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant

John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University, in partnership with Rhode Island Commerce (U.S. SBA STEP)No deadline listedUp to $10,000

Summary

Rhode Island for-profit small businesses (SBA size, 1+ year in business) can be reimbursed up to 75% of approved export costs such as trade shows, international marketing and website localization, up to $10,000 per company per cycle; first-come, first-served.

About this grant

Reimburses up to 75% of approved export expenses, up to $10,000 per company per grant cycle, for Rhode Island small businesses entering or expanding in international markets. Eligible activities include international and qualifying domestic trade shows (up to $5,000 per show), international marketing media and website localization; travel costs are not eligible. Funding is available first-come, first-served and activities must be approved in writing before expenses are incurred.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Registered in Rhode Island as a for-profit business with operations in Rhode Island

Organized and incorporated in the United States and registered on SAM.gov

Meets the SBA definition of a small business and has been in business at least 1 year

Products or services of U.S. origin or at least 51% U.S. content

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Export
  • Marketing

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