Closes Sep 29North Carolina (statewide)

North Carolina STEP 13 Export Grant

From Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)

Amount: Up to $12,000Up to $12,000 in reimbursements
Deadline: Closes Sep 29, 2027346 days left
Where: North Carolina (statewide)
Match needed: Pays you back
Effort: MediumA form plus a few documents.

The link goes to edpnc.com.

North Carolina small businesses that export or are export-ready, for trade shows, export marketing, website localization, EXIM insurance and similar costs. Closes Sep 29, 2027. 346 days left

Who can apply

North Carolina small businesses that export or are export-ready, for trade shows, export marketing, website localization, EXIM insurance and similar costs

Exporters, manufacturing, and consumer products

Can a small business win this?

Funding is limited ($1.2M program total), but few micro-businesses apply for export grants.

Before you apply

The page says to contact your EDPNC international trade manager to start an application. reach out before booking any trade show.

Checked on edpnc.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 North Carolina STEP 13 Export Grant?

Up to $12,000. The full line is: Up to $12,000 in reimbursements. Highest figure stored: $12,000.

When can I apply for North Carolina STEP 13 Export Grant?

The deadline on file is 2027-09-29. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.

Who can apply for North Carolina STEP 13 Export Grant?

North Carolina small businesses that export or are export-ready, for trade shows, export marketing, website localization, EXIM insurance and similar costs.

Does North Carolina STEP 13 Export Grant require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was North Carolina STEP 13 Export Grant checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://edpnc.com/get-export-assistance/step/. The official page wins if we disagree.