Export Voucher

The California STEP Export Voucher allows eligible small businesses to propose their own export promotion activities and receive reimbursement for up to 75% of pre-approved expenses, with a maximum reimbursement amount of $10,000 each federal fiscal year. Export voucher applications must be submitted prior to the planned activity and within the appropriate application round. Requests for retroactive activities are not permitted.

Export Voucher Application Period

Round Application Period Open Application Period Close Implementation and Completion Period
1 August 5, 2024 November 29, 2024 October 1 – December 31, 2024
2 December 1, 2024 February 28, 2025 January 1 – March 31, 2025
3 March 1, 2025 April 30, 2025 April 1 – June 30, 2025

 

Allowable Expenses

International Trade Shows & Trade Missions

U.S. Commercial Service Products

EXIM Credit Insurance Premiums

International Marketing Materials

Website Globalization & E-Commerce

Other