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Alaska Awarded Federal STEP Grants to Help Small Businesses Reach International Markets (9/29/2026)

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

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Added to The State & Nation: October 13, 2026

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The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development received federal fiscal-year 2025 and 2026 State Trade Expansion Program funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Qualified Alaska small businesses may seek reimbursement of up to $10,000 for eligible export-development expenses such as trade missions, international marketing, website work, training and consulting. The 2025 grant period now runs through September 29, 2027, and may cover qualifying expenses incurred as early as September 30, 2025; businesses are encouraged to consult the department's International Trade team before applying.

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