RollingGeorgia (statewide)

Georgia Export Grant (STEP)

From Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)

Amount: No cap listed75% reimbursement (90% for minority-, women-, veteran-owned or listed rural-county businesses) for up to 2 export activities
Deadline: RollingNo closing date
Where: Georgia (statewide)
Match needed: Pays you back
Effort: MediumA form plus a few documents.

The link goes to gaexportgrant.submittable.com.

Georgia small businesses (SBA size) operating 1+ year that are export-ready with 51% US content. Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

Georgia small businesses (SBA size) operating 1+ year that are export-ready with 51% US content
foreign-owned companies ineligible

Exporters, manufacturing, and services

Can a small business win this?

Competitive committee review, but designated small-business communities get a 90% reimbursement rate.

Before you apply

Apply at least 30 business days before the activity. note the page lists a Sept 1 deadline without a year, so confirm the current funding period.

Heads up

The page says September 1 and does not give a year.

Checked on gaexportgrant.submittable.com, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is Georgia Export Grant (STEP)?

No single dollar cap is listed. The page says: 75% reimbursement (90% for minority-, women-, veteran-owned or listed rural-county businesses) for up to 2 export activities.

When can I apply for Georgia Export Grant (STEP)?

Applications are rolling. The page we checked has no single closing date.

Who can apply for Georgia Export Grant (STEP)?

Georgia small businesses (SBA size) operating 1+ year that are export-ready with 51% US content. foreign-owned companies ineligible.

Does Georgia Export Grant (STEP) require matching funds?

Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match.

Where was Georgia Export Grant (STEP) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://gaexportgrant.submittable.com/submit. The official page wins if we disagree.