STEP Grants
Louisiana Economic Development
Description
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant helps Louisiana's small businesses grow their international sales and create or keep jobs. It reimburses 90% of costs, up to $10,000 per company, for activities such as participating in trade shows, export training, shipping samples, compliance testing, and creating international marketing materials. The grant is designed to support both virtual and physical trade-related activities.
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant aims to aid Louisiana's small businesses in increasing export revenue and preserving or generating employment through international sales. Qualified small businesses can receive reimbursement for costs linked to participating in both virtual and phy…
Source
Agency
Louisiana Economic Development
Key Dates
Opportunity Posted
April 8, 2024
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Small businesses
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Residents of Louisiana
Awards & Funding
Award Ceiling
$10,000
Funding Amount
~$10,000
Links
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