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Colorado STEP Grant

CO Office of Economic Development
About the Grant

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant helps small businesses expand internationally by funding international business development activities. The purpose of this grant is to offset the cost of expanding internationally for small businesses.

The max amount a company can receive in a year is $10,000.

State and Industry
Ownership Categories
Grant Amount:

Up to $10,000

Application Deadline:

Rolling

Notes

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