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California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant

STEP helps California small businesses expand into export markets through reimbursable grants covering trade show participation, foreign market sales trips, and export promotion activities.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

California-based small businesses seeking to enter or expand international export markets.

Requirements

  • Must be a California-based small business
  • Must be export-ready or seeking to expand exports
  • Activities must relate to export promotion (trade shows, market visits, etc.)