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West Virginia STEP (State Trade Expansion Program)

Administered by West Virginia Division of Economic Development · West Virginia

BENEFIT
75% credit
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Small businesses in West Virginia eligible
  • 2Reimburses up to 75% of qualifying export promotion activities
  • 3Applications must be approved prior to export activity
  • 4Expenses must be incurred during October 1, 2024 to September 29, 2026 funding period

Eligible Project Types

Small Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

West Virginia STEP (State Trade Expansion Program) 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 West Virginia STEP (State Trade Expansion Program) compliance checklist →

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