Closed SB-OITST-24-001 CFDA 59.061 Discretionary

OIT-STEP-2024-01

Posted by Small Business Administration

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — OIT-STEP-2024-01 — is cataloged under number SB-OITST-24-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 59.061, posted by Small Business Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 22, 2024 and last updated on February 27, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $900,000. It expects to issue 56 awards. 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 June 6, 2024. 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

June 6, 2024

No Explanation

Posted

April 22, 2024

Expected Awards

56

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Under 15 U.S.C. § 649(l), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help develop exports by eligible small business concerns (ESBCs) (as defined in Section 8.1.5). The objective of STEP is to increase (1) the number of U.S. small businesses that export, (2) the dollar value of exports, and (3) the number of U.S. small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities (as defined in 8.1.15).

Eligibility

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Key Dates

Posted April 22, 2024
Close Date June 6, 2024
Archive Date July 6, 2024
Last Updated February 27, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OIT-STEP-2024-01", offered by Small Business Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 59.061. Under 15 U.S.C. § 649(l), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out proje...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 6, 2024. 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. Expected number of awards: 56.
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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