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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) — Kansas

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) — Kansas

Supports Kansas companies as they begin exporting or expand international sales through practical trade assistance.

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Eligibility · United States · US-KS

Kansas STEP passes through SBA federal funding to help Kansas small businesses begin exporting or expand into new international markets. KDoC administers the annual SBA-funded award cycle. Award amounts and application windows are set each SBA grant year; specific amounts not captured in source pages.

SBA-funded federal pass-through grants helping Kansas small businesses begin exporting or expand into new international markets.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.kansascommerce.gov