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Montana STEP Export Grant

Montana STEP Export Grant

Funds Montana small businesses exporting deep-tech products internationally through reimbursement of trade shows, compliance testing, IP filings, e-commerce, and market research costs.

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The Montana State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Export Grant is administered by Export Montana, the international trade division of the Montana Department of Commerce, and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. It is a rolling reimbursement grant program providing partial cost coverage for up to nine categories of international marketing and export activities.

The program reim…

International export activities including trade shows, U.S. Commercial Service programs, market research, compliance testing, international intellectual property protection (patent and trademark filings), e-commerce and website globalization, international digital marketing, foreign language translation, EXIM credit insurance, and travel.

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.2 weeks
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: commerce.mt.gov