Export Voucher

The Export Voucher empowers eligible small businesses to expand into international markets by reimbursing up to 75% of pre-approved export promotion expenses, capped at $10,000 per federal fiscal year.

Export Voucher Application Period


*Funds for the California STEP Export Voucher have been fully committed. New applications will be automatically placed on a waitlist.

Please note: Priority consideration will be given to companies that are new to the STEP program and/or new to exporting.

Export Voucher Future Funding Expression of Interest

STEP Export Voucher Expression of Interest - Salesforce
Activity Details - Select up to three activities
U.S. Commercial Service Country/ies targeted
Compliance Testing & Product Registration Country/ies targeted
Intellectual Property Country/ies targeted
International Marketing Material Country/ies targeted
Website Globalization & E-Commerce Country/ies targeted

Allowable Expenses

International Trade Shows & Trade Missions

U.S. Commercial Service Products

EXIM Credit Insurance Premiums

International Marketing Materials

Website Globalization & E-Commerce

Other