California STEP Grant
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) oversees the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), aimed at helping small businesses expand into global markets by increasing the number of exporters and the volume of goods and services they trade. STEP is partially funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Funding Opportunities
STEP Events
- Subsidized participation fees for international trade events
- Eligible for up to 2 events per federal fiscal year
- View Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Export Vouchers
- Reimbursement for export promotion expenses up to $10,000
- Pre-approved activities only
- Round-specific deadlines for different activity periods
- Learn More About Vouchers
STEP Export Training
- Training workshops and education courses that have a direct benefit to gaining knowledge.
- Tailored to specific industries and target countries.
- Register for a training.
Grant Resources
Program Guidelines
Application Instructions
Training Video
STEP Reimbursement Instructions
Helpful Links and Tools
Review Eligibility Requirements
Export Voucher Application Period
Begin an application
Complete Vendor Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Register for a Webinar
Step Event Application Preview
