State grantNorth Carolina
N.C. Passport to Export Grant Program (State Trade Expansion Program - STEP)
Offered by North Carolina Department of Commerce
Found automatically on commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/tax-other-cost-savings/export-grants. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- North Carolina-registered small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, operating at least one year.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.No application deadline or open date is stated on the page. Contact the STEP Program Manager for current cycle timing.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The N.C. Passport to Export program helps North Carolina-based small businesses grow globally by providing trade-related resources and services to increase exporting activity. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the program gives special consideration to women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses and those in rural North Carolina.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Companies must: have 500 or fewer employees globally (or per SBA guidelines); be registered to do business in North Carolina; have been in business at least 1 year on the date of application; be operating profitably based on U.S. operations; have a product/service consisting of at least 51% U.S. content; and not be debarred from conducting business with the Federal government. Special consideration for women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses and rural NC businesses.
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