State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) — Kansas

STEP — Kansas is the state's participation in the SBA-funded export expansion program. Kansas Department of Commerce administers the funds for small businesses that want to begin exporting or expand into additional international markets, so the program functions as a federal pass-through grant rather than a standalone state award. The source ties STEP to the annual SBA grant cycle, but it does not publish a current award amount or opening window in the pages reviewed. Eligibility follows SBA small business size standards, and the program is limited to for-profit companies operating in Kansas. STEP is a good fit for companies with a real export plan, not just an interest in foreign sales. Applicants are strongest when they can show a specific market target, a clear use for trade assistance, and a business that already meets SBA small business rules. The program works best when the grant is tied to a defined sales push rather than general market exploration.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.