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Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP)

Status

Opens 2026-10-15

Date published by the funder.

Opens soon
Amount
$15,000

Up to $15,000 per fiscal year to offset 75% of pre-approved export expenses: trade missions, international trade shows, foreign sales trips, international marketing media, compliance testing and certifications, sample shipping. Reimbursement on a first-come, first-served basis subject to funding.

You must co-fund 25%. Work out the cash you need

Funder

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), International Trade

public · regional

Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — FY27 MI-STEP applications are accepted October 15 through September 15, pending funding availability; from October 15, 2026 applications must be submitted at least 10 business days before the activity start date.

Your odds
Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort
moderate

Moderate — a form and supporting documents.

You fund 25% yourself.

Who can apply

SBA-size-standard small business organised and operating in the US, in business at least one year, export-ready with at least 51% US content, minimum gross annual revenue of $100,000, EIN linked to a Michigan address, and good standing with the Michigan Department of Treasury. Travel reimbursement limited to two employees who are US citizens.

How to apply

  1. Complete the intake form. — link
  2. Submit the application at least 10 business days before the trip or activity.
  3. Claim reimbursement with proof of payment after the activity.

What you will need

Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · The EU SME definition (Recommendation 2003/361)

Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://www.michiganbusiness.org/services/international-trade/mistep/

"Up to $15,000 in assistance is available to offset 75 percent of pre-approved expenses per fiscal year."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.michiganbusiness.org

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