STEP ND Reimbursable Expenses
- Airfare (US Flag carrier under the Fly America Act, pre-approved by SBA with 30 days advance notice)
- Hotel (at GSA/Department of State rate)
- Per Diem (at GSA/Department of State rate)
- Baggage fees
- Ground transportation, rental cars and fuel, parking, and taxis
- Currency exchange fees
- Trade Show Booth Costs
- Trade Mission Fees (booth or show fee, transportation, interpreter)
- Services provided by U.S. Commercial Services
- Foreign language marketing materials
- Website translation to foreign language
- ExporTech
- RAISE Program
- Shipping of samples to expand into new markets or grow existing markets.
STEP ND Non-reimbursable Expenses
- Passport or visa fees
- Immunizations or COVID-19 Testing
- Salaries, living expenses, office space, office parking fees
- Printing costs associated with English language marketing materials
- Advertising
- Expenses related to entertaining current or prospective clients or government officials
- New product development or alteration of existing products
- Cell phones and cell phone charges