State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Ref: GRT-FZXPUHF6
Funding Available
$15,000
Massachusetts
All Sectors
Rolling applications
Grants & Funding
About This Grant
The STEP grant offsets international business development and marketing costs for small businesses, with grants capped at $15,000 per business for export‑related projects.
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