Maine (statewide)New
Maine STEP Financial Assistance Award
From Maine International Trade Center (MITC, SBA STEP)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $8,000$3,000 to $8,000 (75% of eligible costs)
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 16Closes Aug 30, 2027
- Matching funds
- You pay 25%
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to mitc.com.
Who can apply
- Maine businesses in business at least 1 year seeking new international sales; activities must take place Dec 15, 2026 to Aug 30, 2027 and be approved in advance
Exporters, manufacturing, and consumer products
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
First-come, first-served while funding lasts.
Before you apply
Applications open Nov 16, 2026 and are first-come, first-served, so be ready on day one.
Heads up
Export grants for Maine businesses. Applications open Nov 16, 2026.
Checked on mitc.com, Oct 26 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Maine STEP Financial Assistance Award
How much is Maine STEP Financial Assistance Award?
$3,000 to $8,000 (75% of eligible costs), paid after you spend.
When can I apply for Maine STEP Financial Assistance Award?
Applications open on Nov 16, 2026 and close on Aug 30, 2027. Check the official page before you apply.
Who can apply for Maine STEP Financial Assistance Award?
Maine businesses in business at least 1 year seeking new international sales; activities must take place Dec 15, 2026 to Aug 30, 2027 and be approved in advance.
Does Maine STEP Financial Assistance Award require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay 25%. The money is paid after you spend.
Where was Maine STEP Financial Assistance Award checked?
Checked on the official site on Oct 26, 2026. If anything here differs, the official page is right.