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Wyoming State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Wyoming Business CouncilNo deadline listedUp to $5,000

Summary

Wyoming-based small businesses with at least one full-time employee can be reimbursed 75% of international trade show or trade mission costs, up to $5,000 per award (two per grant period, July 1, 2026 - Sept. 29, 2027).

About this grant

SBA STEP-funded reimbursement for Wyoming small businesses participating in international marketing events such as trade shows and trade missions, where they hold business-to-business meetings with potential clients. Reimbursable awards are 75% of eligible expenses, not to exceed $5,000, with up to two awards per grant period. The grant period is July 1, 2026, to September 29, 2027; spending before the contract is signed is not reimbursable.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Participants must meet SBA eligibility requirements and be based in Wyoming

Business must be physically located in and operated from Wyoming (a Wyoming corporation with only a registered agent does not qualify)

The applicant needs to employ at least one full-time employee (besides the owner)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export
  • International trade

Money can be used for

  • Export
  • Trade shows
  • Travel

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