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

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Administered by Oklahoma Department of Commerce · Oklahoma

BENEFIT
Up to $24K
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Small businesses seeking export development
  • 2Reimbursement for trade shows, missions, translation services
  • 3Currently not available for FY26 due to federal lapse

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.