SB-OITST-23-001: FY 2023 STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) for South Dakota
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Small Business Administration notices from 2023.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $175,000 (at least $175,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $175,000 in total. Applications closed on March 17, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$175,000
- Award floor$175,000
- Total funding$175,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 16, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 17, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 16, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Must be designated by the State of South Dakota Governor.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past State Trade Expansion awards averaged $407,134; this notice allows up to $175,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (77% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
South Dakota Only - The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 provides that STEP grants may be awarded only to “States,” meaning any of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Therefore, only non-Federal entities that meet this definition are eligible to apply for, and administer an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For purposes of this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the term “eligible non-Federal entity” means a State agency or other entity that, prior to the date of application for this Announcement, has been officially designated by the State Governor, or equivalent thereof (e.g., Mayor of the District of Columbia), as the sole applicant and lead entity for conducting the State’s trade and export activities.
Who has won State Trade Expansion grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, State Trade Expansion (59.061) awarded $70.4 million across 173 grant awards, an average of $407,134 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Department of Commerce | Washington | 4 | $5.3 million |
| Michigan Strategic Fund | Michigan | 4 | $4.7 million |
| New Jersey Department of State | New Jersey | 4 | $4.2 million |
| Department of Commerce Montana | Montana | 4 | $3.3 million |
| Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Inc. | North Carolina | 4 | $3.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SB-OITST-23-001 still open?
No. It closed on March 17, 2023.
Who can apply for FY 2023 STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) for South Dakota?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2023 STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) for South Dakota?
Closed March 17, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $175,000 each. About $175,000 in total across about 5 awards.
Who has won State Trade Expansion grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Washington State Department of Commerce, Michigan Strategic Fund, New Jersey Department of State. The program made 173 awards worth $70.4 million in that time.
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