OpenFlorida programOpen to for-profit businesses

Florida SBDC STEP Export Grant

Florida SBDC NetworkNo deadline listed$500 – $2,500

Does this fit your business?

This is a small reimbursement program for Florida small businesses that are already active SBDC export clients and are ready to sell internationally. It covers export-related travel like trade shows, international buyer meetings, and market research trips, paying back $500 to $2,500. If you are not an active Florida SBDC export client with an export-ready product, or you are a nonprofit, do not bother applying.

Best for
Florida small businesses already working with the SBDC on exporting, Export-ready manufacturers, technology firms, agriculture and food businesses, Companies attending approved trade shows, international buyer meetings, or export market research trips
Not for
Nonprofits and organizations without a for-profit business, Businesses with no export-ready product or service, Companies not enrolled as active Florida SBDC export clients
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Food & BeverageMatches your industry (food, agriculture)
73
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
72
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingMatches your industry (agriculture)
68
Good Match
ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing)
67
Good Match
Retail & E-CommerceCurrently accepting applications
61
Good Match
Finance & BankingCurrently accepting applications
58
Good Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
53
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Export, Expansion
Who can apply
Small businesses
Award range
$500 – $2,500

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Reimbursements range from $500 to $2,500 for eligible export-related travel costs, such as trade shows, international buyer meetings, and export market research trips.
Who can apply for this grant?
Active Florida SBDC export clients that are small businesses under SBA size standards, have an export-ready product or service, and will attend an approved trade event. Only small businesses may apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Eligibility requires being an active Florida SBDC client, meeting SBA small business size standards, having an export-ready product or service, and attending an approved trade event.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program only accepts small business applicants, so nonprofits are not eligible.

Summary

Florida SBDC STEP grants reimburse eligible small businesses up to $2,500 for export-related travel costs, including trade shows, international buyer meetings, and export market research trips. Applicants must be active Florida SBDC export clients with export-ready products or services attending approved trade events.

About this grant

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides reimbursement for export-related travel costs including trade shows, international buyer meetings, and export market research trips. Must be an active SBDC export client.

Who can apply

Active Florida SBDC client

Small business (SBA size standards)

Export-ready product or service

Must attend approved trade event

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export
  • Economic development
  • International trade

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