GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Idaho StateDirect GrantStackable

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Administered by Idaho Commerce · Idaho

BENEFIT
75% credit
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Small businesses meeting SBA eligibility
  • 2International or domestic trade show participation
  • 3Export marketing and trade activities
  • 4Financial assistance for trade expansion

Eligible Project Types

Small Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Idaho Commerce official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23