GrantSTEP – State Trade Expansion Program
SBA · oficinas de comercio de cada estado- What it funds
- Trade missions, trade show exhibits, translation, marketing design, export training, consulting and Department of Commerce subscriptions.
- Who it is for
- Established U.S. small businesses; startups and non-operating businesses are not eligible. You apply through your state’s STEP office, not to the SBA.
- Amount
- Set by each state from the funds the SBA awards it
- Deadline
- Each state runs its own application windows; ask its STEP office
GuaranteeExport Working Capital Program
SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)- What it funds
- Working capital to produce and ship export orders, even before the sale is closed, giving room to offer payment terms to the foreign buyer.
- Who it is for
- U.S. small businesses that export; you apply through an SBA-participating lender.
- Amount
- Loans of up to USD 5 million, with an SBA guarantee of up to 90%
- Deadline
- Open all year round
GuaranteeExport Express
SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)- What it funds
- Day-to-day export operations, advance orders with suppliers and debt refinancing; the lender approves it without waiting for the SBA.
- Who it is for
- U.S. small businesses that export or are starting to; you apply through an SBA-participating lender.
- Amount
- Up to USD 500,000, with an SBA guarantee of up to 90%
- Deadline
- Open all year round
InsuranceExport Credit Insurance
EXIM (Export-Import Bank of the United States)- What it funds
- Covers non-payment by the foreign buyer, for commercial or political reasons, so you can sell on credit terms without risking payment.
- Who it is for
- U.S. exporters of any size; there is a policy designed for small businesses (Multi-Buyer Small Business).
- Amount
- Up to 95% of the invoice amount
- Deadline
- Open all year round
ServiceGold Key Service
International Trade Administration · U.S. Commercial Service- What it funds
- The U.S. Commercial Service office in the target country identifies and vets potential partners or buyers and arranges your meetings with them.
- Who it is for
- Export-ready U.S. companies selling goods or services of U.S. origin (at least 51% U.S. content).
- Amount
- Paid service: USD 3,250 for the full package, plus direct costs
- Deadline
- Open all year round