OIT-STEP-2024-01
ID: 353696Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Award Range

$100K - $900K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353696

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111036
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 22, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 6, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering a grant opportunity titled "OIT-STEP-2024-01" in the category of Business and Commerce. This grant aims to support eligible small business concerns (ESBCs) in developing exports. The objective of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is to increase the number of U.S. small businesses that export, the dollar value of exports, and the number of U.S. small businesses exploring new trade opportunities. Private Institutions of Higher Education are eligible to apply for this grant. The grant has an award ceiling of $900,000 and an award floor of $100,000. The SBA expects to make 56 awards. The deadline for application submission is June 6, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the following link: OIT-STEP-2024-01. If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support at support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726.

Point(s) of Contact
support@grants.gov
Files
Title
Posted
STEP_12_NOFO FINAL-R.pdf
4/26/2024
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