Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program

Kentucky has been awarded more than $2.4 million by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of International Trade to promote exporting activities for Kentucky’s small businesses. This program has helped Kentucky companies across the state establish an international presence and grow their businesses.

The STEP program provides grants that can be used for a variety of trade services, including:

• Airfare (Fly America Rules, must be preapproved)
• Meals and Lodging (GSA/Dept. of State, must be preapproved)
• Parking
• Baggage Fees
• Currency Exchange Fees
• Ground Transportation
• Trade Show Registration Fees
• Trade Show Booth Space
• Trade Mission Fees
• DOC Subscription to services (GOLD Key, International Partner Search, etc.)
• Export Training
• Stipends for Web Site Translations into Foreign Languages (up to $3,000)
• Compliance (must be approved—up to $3,000)

 

Companies wishing to participate in the Kentucky STEP grant may email Carol Stringer at carol.stringer@ky.gov or call (502) 782-1940.