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

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Administered by New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs - Office of International Commerce · New Hampshire

BENEFIT
80% credit
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 180% reimbursement of project costs
  • 2Up to $7,500 for STEP 11 award, $8,000 for STEP 12
  • 3Must support export-related activities
  • 4Small businesses expanding into global markets

Eligible Project Types

Small BusinessCommercial
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.