Closed · SB-OITST-25-001 · CFDA 59.061 · Discretionary

STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Small Business Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$900K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 31, 2025
Close date
55
Expected awards

The verdict

STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) is a closed discretionary listing from Small Business Administration that offered $100,000 -- $900,000 across 55 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$900K
award range
Closed
application status
55
expected awards
59.061
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) - is cataloged under number SB-OITST-25-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 59.061, posted by Small Business Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 16, 2025 and last updated on July 11, 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 55 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 July 31, 2025. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $900,000

Close Date

July 31, 2025

No Explanation

Posted

June 16, 2025

Expected Awards

55

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), signed into law on February 24, 2016, made the State Trade Expansion Program a permanent provision of the Small Business Act to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that support developing 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

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 00. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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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

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 16, 2025
Close Date July 31, 2025
Archive Date August 30, 2025
Last Updated July 11, 2025

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 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), signed into law on February 24, 2016, made the State Trade Expansion Program a permanent provision of the Small Business Act to make ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 31, 2025. 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: 55.
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.

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