Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP)

Who can apply

  • Small businesses

Illinois small businesses generally operating for at least one year, with fewer than 500 employees and at least $250,000 annual revenue, subject to stated exceptions. Product-content and export-readiness rules apply; duplicate grant funding for the same activity is prohibited.

About this grant

Export assistance reimburses approved trade missions, product certifications, website localization and export-credit insurance. Rates and caps vary by activity; several tracks cover 50% of costs up to $10,000.

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