Closed OIT-STEP-2018-01 CFDA 59.061 Discretionary

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Posted by Small Business Administration

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) — is cataloged under number OIT-STEP-2018-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 59.061, posted by Small Business Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 30, 2018 and last updated on April 18, 2018. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $900,000. The agency has projected $18.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 40 awards. If the agency funds the expected 40 awards from the $18.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $450,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 16, 2018. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $900,000

Close Date

May 16, 2018

Posted

March 30, 2018

Est. Total Funding

$18,000,000

Expected Awards

40

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Federal share of project cost for states that have high export volumes will be 65% and State matching funds required will be 35% of the sum of the Federal award. High export volume was determined based upon U.S. Census Bureau export data by state. This means that for every $1 of Federal funds proposed, these Recipients must provide $.53846 in match. For purposes of this Funding Opportunity Announcement, the high export volume States are: Texas, California and Washington. The Federal share of project cost for States that do not have high export volume will be 75% and State matching funds required will be 25% of the sum of the Federal award and Recipient match amount. This means that for every $1 of Federal funds proposed, these Recipients must provide $.333333 in match.If an insular area non-Federal entity is an agency or instrumentality of the area’s government, pursuant to 48 U.S.C. § 1469a, SBA will waive up to $200,000 of the matching funds required if a STEP award is made to American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. If the insular area non-Federal entity is not an agency or instrumentality of the area’s government, the full matching funds requirement applies.Matching funds must be comprised of not less than 50% cash and not more than 50% of indirect and in-kind contributions. Matching funds may not be derived from any Federal program. Non-Federal entity personnel salary and fringe proposed as match will be counted as cash.Non-Federal entities may not use program income for the purpose of meeting their match.

Eligibility

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 59.061

8(a) Business Development Program

U.S. Small Business Administration

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Agency Contact

Teresa Clouser <br/>Grants Management Officer <br/>Phone 202-205-7371

Key Dates

Posted March 30, 2018
Close Date May 16, 2018
Archive Date June 1, 2018
Last Updated April 18, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)", offered by Small Business Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 59.061. The Federal share of project cost for states that have high export volumes will be 65% and State matching funds required will be 35% of the sum of the Federal award. High export volume was determined ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 16, 2018. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $900,000. Total estimated funding: $18,000,000. Expected number of awards: 40.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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