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MO STEP=UP (Missouri State Trade & Expansion Program)

MO STEP=UP

Offers Missouri small businesses support for export growth through SBA-linked program funding.

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MO STEP=UP (Missouri State Trade Expansion Program) is an export-development assistance program co-funded by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the federal State Trade Expansion Program framework. The program provides cost-sharing grants to eligible Missouri small businesses undertaking activities designed to initiate or exp…

What this grant funds

SBA-co-funded export-development grants for Missouri small businesses pursuing international trade shows, trade missions, and related export-expansion activities.

Key facts
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: ded.mo.gov