Funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration
How Do I Apply?
Frequently Asked Questions
SBA requires eligible companies to contribute a certain portion of their total eligible activities costs. OIC will reimburse 90% reimbursement towards total eligible expenses of an activity. The company will contribute the remaining 10%.
The New Hampshire program is able to only offer companies one award within the two-year grant activity period (October 2020 – September 2022). The maximum award amount companies may apply for is $6,000.00. Should another round of applications be made available at a future date, OIC will make an announcement.
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 Rachel Adams and Tina Kasim.
No, this does not make a company ineligible to apply for another grant in the future, pending the State of New Hampshire is awarded a grant the following year.
Reminder: The STEP Grant is currently undergoing the approval process with the Governor & Executive Council to accept and expend these federal funds. Therefore, all applications and award notices for this grant are contingent upon Governor & Executive Council. Information on our request will be determined no later than December 2020.
CONTACT INFORMATION
TINA KASIM
Program Manager
State of New Hampshire Office of International Commerce / NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs
(E) Tina.Kasim@livefree.nh.gov
(T) 603.340.7037
RACHEL ADAMS
International Trade Officer
State of New Hampshire Office of International Commerce / NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs
(E) Rachel.M.Adams@livefree.nh.gov
(T) 603.419.9010
JUSTIN OSLOWSKI
Director
New Hampshire Export Assistance Center / U.S. Commercial Service / International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
(E) Justin.Oslowski@trade.gov
(T) 603.610.2416