Georgia Export Growth

Georgia Export Grant

Funds Georgia small businesses expanding exports through reimbursement grants for pre-approved international trade activities.

Eligibility · Georgia, United States

The Georgia Department of Economic Development administers the Georgia Export Grant as a reimbursement grant for eligible Georgia exporters, launched in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The source says Georgia's total STEP program cost is USD 413,333, including USD 310,000 federal share and USD 103,333 non-federal share.

The grant reimburses pre-approved export activities after they are completed. Most companies may receive 75% reimbursement of actual expenses up to the activity maximum, while companies that qualify as underserved Small Business Communities may receive 90%; the source confirms that a per-company maximum exists but does not publish the dollar cap.

Applicants must be small businesses incorporated in the United States, operating in Georgia, in business for at least one year, and export-ready with goods or services of U.S. origin or at least 51% U.S. content. Foreign-owned companies are not eligible under the FAQ.

Applications are accepted during each grant period until funds are dispersed, whichever comes first. Applicants submit electronic applications for pre-approved activities; successful applications are funded first come, first served after review by the program committee.

Use this row as a company-facing export reimbursement program, not as a general tax incentive. The captured sources do not publish a current per-company dollar cap, final grant-period date, or score weights, so those fields remain blank or marked as not published.