Funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration
How Do I Apply?
Follow the instructions to the right. NOTE: New Hampshire is now using a fillable PDF for the application. Please note you must save the application to your computer BEFORE filling any of the fields.
New Hampshire can accept a digital signature on the forms in the application. Using an Adobe Acrobat product to complete the application will let you add a digital signature. You'll be asked to save the file after each signature; this is normal.
If you need assistance, please e-mail Alan Dillingham.
Frequently Asked Questions
SBA requires eligible companies to contribute a certain portion of their total eligible activities costs. OIC will reimburse 80% reimbursement towards total eligible expenses of an activity. The company will contribute the remaining 20%.
Individual companies may receive up to two grants each for STEP 13 and STEP 14 (both ending September 29, 2027), contingent on the availability of funds, reimbursement must be completed for the prior grant before a second is awarded.
Yes, a modification can always be made to a company’s application, so that it fits the goals of the company and stays within the guidelines of the grant. You will need to submit a revised application to Alan Dillingham.
No, this does not make a company ineligible to apply for another grant in subsequent years, provided that the SBA awards the State of New Hampshire funding for the program in the future.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ALAN DILLINGHAM
STEP Project Director
State of New Hampshire Office of International Commerce / NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs
(E) Alan.J.Dillingham@livefree.nh.gov
(T) 603.271.0323
KYLA BRUSTIN
Director (Acting)
New Hampshire Export Assistance Center / U.S. Commercial Service / International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
(E) Kyla.Brustin@trade.gov
(T) 603.610.2418