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Michigan State Trade Expansion Program

MI-STEP — Michigan State Trade Expansion Program

Supports Michigan firms entering international markets through state-backed trade expansion assistance.

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The Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) is a federally backed, state-administered reimbursement grant that helps Michigan small businesses offset the costs of entering or expanding in international export markets. The program is funded through the U.S. Small Business Administration's State Trade Expansion Program and administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

International export activities: sales trips, trade shows, product sample shipping, compliance testing, international marketing.

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.12 months
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.michiganbusiness.org