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Georgia Export Growth

Georgia Export Grant

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

Between cyclesGeorgia Department of Economic DevelopmentUnited StatesEligible in Georgia

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. 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 c…

Reimbursement for approved export development costs, including trade show booth costs, international travel for trade shows and trade missions, U.S. Commercial Service programs, website localization, marketing-material translation, ExportGA training, and export credit insurance premiums.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$413K

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: georgia.org