Utah State Trade Expansion Program

WTC Utah is working with our grant partners to ensure that we have sufficient resources to support Utah’s small businesses as they adjust to COVID-19. You don’t have to travel internationally to qualify for grant funding to maintain and grow your international sales even while adapting to COVID-19.  

The State of Utah has received a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant to help Utah small businesses enter and expand into dynamic global markets. STEP is funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is administered by World Trade Center Utah. 
 

The Purpose of STEP is:

• To increase the number of eligible small businesses in the State that export
• To increase the value of exports by eligible small businesses in the State
• To increase the number of significant new trade opportunities for eligible small businesses 

STEP is a cost reimbursement grant. Recipients may receive up to $10,000 for various eligible international business activities for the award year. Average awards are between $2,000 – $3,000 per activity.  All grant awards require a 25 percent cash match by the grant recipient.

Click here to learn more and apply for a grant through WTC Utah. Companies wishing to participate in the Utah STEP grant may also email Nicole Sherwood at nsherwood@wtcutah.com or call (801) 532-8080.