How do I apply for STEP Trade Development Services?

Visit Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership's website for application instructions.

What benefits does STEP Trade Development Services provide?

STEP Trade Development Services offers: grant, contribution. Funding to support pre-market trade development initiatives.

Who administers STEP Trade Development Services?

This program is administered by Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership.

Are there similar programs to STEP Trade Development Services?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Export & International Trade category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for STEP Trade Development Services?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

STEP Trade Development Services

Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership

🌍 Export & International Trade🌍 Export🏪 Small Business📈 Growth🗺️ Provincial🤝 Service-Based

International trade assistance for Saskatchewan businesses

Funding

Contact for details

Deadline

See website

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Customized advice, market intelligence, and support for trade development, logistics, networking and more.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to support pre-market trade development initiatives.

Who Is Eligible?

Other Criteria: Businesses involved in trade development, Seeking support for pre-market activities

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Submit application at least 45 days before the event
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📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: 45 days prior to the eventApplication Deadline
🔄Intake Type: fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Proof of incorporation or supporting documentation
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📎Optional Documents: Evidence of project deliverables (e.g., business plans, studies, reports, documented procedures, certificates)
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: Market Diversification Program Evaluation Form
✉️Supporting Letters: None specified

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: fees for services provided by a consultant or external service provider
🚫Ineligible Expenses: retainer fees
monthly installment arrangements
consultant travel and per diem costs
operational expenses and staff wages
management or staff travel and per diem costs
consultant administration or management fees
fees for consultants outside of Canada unless demonstrated that the service is not available in Canada
meeting expenses
purchase of equipment or tools
in-kind volunteer labour or donated services or materials
📏Expense Caps: maximum reimbursement of $5,000.00 CAD per approved application per fiscal year
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 50%
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
📚Stacking Rules: Applicants may not use other Canadian government funding (federal, provincial, or municipal) to cover the same eligible costs.
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Detailed invoices and receipts with clear proof of payments for consulting services.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: final only
📑Reporting Requirements: Detailed invoices and receipts with clear proof of payments for consulting services
A complete project report and program evaluation form
🔍Audit Requirements: Applicants must provide evidence of project deliverables for quality assurance purposes.
📢Branding Requirements: Funding acknowledgment and visibility requirements are implied but not explicitly stated.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years