State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001

The State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001, solicited under SB-OITST-26-001 by the Small Business Administration, aims to provide supplemental funding to non-federal entities to support export-related activities. This program is designed to enhance, not replace, non-federal funding sources, ensuring that federal assistance complements existing efforts to help businesses expand into international markets. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how proposed activities will build upon or augment their current export initiatives without relying on federal funds to cover costs that should be borne by state, local, or private resources. The solicitation is open for response until August 10, 2026, and is accessible through Grants.gov with official inquiries directed to the Small Business Administration’s support team. While no specific NAICS code or set aside designation is provided, the program is structured for federal agency administration and emphasizes performance nationwide without restricting geographic scope. All eligible applicants are expected to align their proposals with the core principle of supplemental funding to promote sustainable export growth, leveraging state and local investments to maximize the impact of federal support.