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Closes Sep 29New York (statewide)

Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

From Empire State Development (Global NY)

Amount
Up to $10,000$2,000 to $5,000 per activity, up to $10,000 a year (50% reimbursement)
Deadline
Closes Sep 29, 2027346 days left
Where
New York (statewide)
Match needed
Pays you back
Effort
MediumA form plus a few documents.
Apply on esd.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

The link goes to esd.ny.gov.

For-profit New York businesses operating 1+ year with export-ready products (51% US content). Closes Sep 29, 2027. 346 days left

Who can apply

  • For-profit New York businesses operating 1+ year with export-ready products (51% US content)
  • retail, law firms, intermediaries and cannabis are ineligible

Exporters, manufacturing, and services

Can a small business win this?

First-come, first-served with a 30-business-day decision, and modest competition for small activities.

Before you apply

Apply at least 30 days before the trade show or mission. costs already incurred or in progress are never reimbursed.

Checked on esd.ny.gov, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

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Common questions

How much is Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)?

Up to $10,000. The full line is: $2,000 to $5,000 per activity, up to $10,000 a year (50% reimbursement). Highest figure stored: $10,000.

When can I apply for Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)?

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

Who can apply for Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)?

For-profit New York businesses operating 1+ year with export-ready products (51% US content). retail, law firms, intermediaries and cannabis are ineligible.

Does Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) require matching funds?

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

Where was Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.esd.ny.gov/global-ny-state-trade-expansion-program-step. The official page wins if we disagree.

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