Department Of Commerce

STEP program

The State Trade Expansion Program is a federal grant administered by Export Montana. Montana exporters can apply for reimbursement on 50-75% of eligible fees up to a maximum of $10,000. Eligable international marketing activities include:

  1. International Trade Show Exhibition
  2. Market Research & U.S. Commercial Service Programs 
  3. Foreign Language Translation
  4. International Compliance Testing
  5. International Intellectual Property Protection 
  6. International e-Commerce & Website Fees 
  7. International Digital Marketing 
  8. International Credit Insurance from EXIM Bank
  9. International Travel Stipend 

Companies may receive up to $30,000 in STEP awards per year.

Watch Export MT's webinar "Grants for International Sales" to learn about all our programs.

 

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E-Commerce, Website Globalization, and International Digital Marketing
EXIM Credit Insurance
Foreign Language Translation
International Compliance Testing and International Intellectual Property Protection
International Trade Show Exhibition
International Travel Stipend
Market Research and U.S. Commercial Service Programs
Trade Show Assistance Program