Washington SBA-size small businesses can get up to three export vouchers (up to $10,000 per federal fiscal year, max 75% of costs) for future trade shows, trade missions, foreign marketing, translation and similar export costs.
SBA STEP-funded export vouchers that reimburse Washington small businesses for costs such as international trade show or trade mission fees, foreign-market marketing and translation, U.S. Commercial Service services, compliance testing, IP protection fees and business travel. Companies can qualify for three vouchers per federal fiscal year (June 30, 2026 to September 29, 2027) and up to $10,000, and a voucher cannot cover more than 75 percent of a company's expenses for an event. Applications are considered only for future events or activities.
Be an SBA-defined small business (check NAICS code against SBA Size Standards)
Applications are only considered for events or activities taking place in the future
One voucher per sales trip or trade show (multi-stop trips in the same world region qualify)
Distributors qualify if at least 51% of the product's value-added (including R&D) is from the U.S.
Must have a Washington Statewide Vendor Number for payment
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