STEP Market Access Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Saskatchewan-based businesses - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - For-profit companies - Sole proprietors and partnerships - Incorporated businesses registered in Saskatchewan - Businesses with a physical presence or operations in Saskatchewan ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $8,000 per year per business - Funding Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant) - Cost-Sharing: Program covers eligible expenses; verify matching requirements with program administrator - Frequency: Annual basis (up to $8,000 per calendar/fiscal year) - No Repayment Required: Funds do not need to be returned ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Trade show exhibition fees and booth costs - Trade event registration and participation fees - Trade mission travel and accommodation expenses - Booth design and setup materials - Promotional materials for the trade event - Travel costs (airfare, transportation) to attend events - Accommodation during trade show/event participation - Display materials and signage specific to the event ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Trade show, event, or mission must be in a new export market outside Saskatchewan - Business must not have previously exported to that specific market - Expenses must be incurred before or during the trade event/mission - Receipts and proof of participation required for reimbursement - Grant is subject to available program funding - Businesses must be in good standing and meet all eligibility requirements at time of application - Typically one application per year per eligible business - Program administrator approval required before expenses are incurred (pre-approval recommended)