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title: STEP Application Confirmation | South Dakota Trade
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## THANK YOU FOR APPLYING FOR A STEP GRANT.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Funding decisions will be made on a competitive basis, based on the likelihood that the company’s export efforts will be sustained or expanded beyond the grant period, and the potential economic impact for the company and for job creation in South Dakota.

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