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DECD State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant
Grant funding to help Connecticut professional service firms expand into export markets, covering trade missions, international marketing, website internationalization, and export training.
About this program
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Eligibility
Connecticut-based small professional service businesses that are export-ready or seeking to expand internationally. Must meet SBA small business size standards.
Requirements
- Must be a Connecticut-based small business meeting SBA size standards
- Must be export-ready or have a credible export plan
- Eligible activities: trade shows, trade missions, marketing, website translation, export B2B matchmaking