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Louisiana STEP Export Grant
From Louisiana Economic Development (SBA STEP)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $10,000Up to $10,000 per company (90% of eligible costs)
- Deadline
- RollingNo closing date
- Matching funds
- You pay 10%
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to opportunitylouisiana.gov.
Who can apply
- Export-ready small businesses headquartered and registered in Louisiana, SBA size standard, in business at least 1 year, operating profitably, 51%+ US content, not debarred
- Intermediaries and firms already federally funded for the same event excluded
Exporters, manufacturing, and consumer products
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Before you apply
Apply before you spend: costs incurred before approval are not reimbursed.
Heads up
Reimburses 90% of export costs for Louisiana small businesses, up to $10,000.
Checked on opportunitylouisiana.gov, Oct 26 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Louisiana STEP Export Grant
How much is Louisiana STEP Export Grant?
Up to $10,000 per company (90% of eligible costs), paid after you spend.
When can I apply for Louisiana STEP Export Grant?
Any time. Applications are rolling, with no single closing date.
Who can apply for Louisiana STEP Export Grant?
Export-ready small businesses headquartered and registered in Louisiana, SBA size standard, in business at least 1 year, operating profitably, 51%+ US content, not debarred. Intermediaries and firms already federally funded for the same event excluded.
Does Louisiana STEP Export Grant require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay 10%. The money is paid after you spend.
Where was Louisiana STEP Export Grant checked?
Checked on the official site on Oct 26, 2026. If anything here differs, the official page is right.