GRANT AMOUNT (UP TO):
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Up to $300,000
DESCRIPTION:
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STEP ND is North Dakota’s exporter reimbursement program funded in part through a grant from the Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and administered through the North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO). The current STEP ND grant program is available for projects through September 29, 2025 (as available funding allows), at times there are multiple grant periods running at the same time. Qualified activities and programs include:
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Foreign trade missions
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Foreign trade shows
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Foreign market sales trips
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Domestic trade shows with an international presence
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Subscription to services of the US Commercial Services
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RAISE Program
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Website translation into a foreign language
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Design and translation of international marketing materials
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ExIm Premiums
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- Applications and accompanying information can be obtained in the Application Section. The mission of STEP ND is to enhance the ability of export-ready ND small businesses to expand their export sales and marketing programs and increase or retain jobs as a result of the use of the grant funds. STEP ND is designed to channel resources to ND companies to strengthen their export plans and increase ND’s presence in the global economy. Whether your company is currently exporting or new to export, assistance is available for you.
ELIGIBILITY:
- See website for eligibility guidelines
DEADLINE:
- 9/29/2025