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Maine State Trade Expansion Program

Export assistance grants for Maine small businesses entering or expanding international markets.

About this program

Maine STEP helps eligible small businesses offset approved export development costs such as international trade shows, foreign market sales trips, translation, and export marketing.

Eligibility

Eligible Maine small businesses meeting SBA STEP export readiness rules.

Requirements

  • Meet SBA small business and export eligibility
  • Apply before incurring reimbursable costs
  • Use funds for approved export activities