Georgia Export Grant (Go Global Georgia)

The Georgia Export Grant, also known as Go Global Georgia, is a state-level grant program run by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration's State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). It is designed to help Georgia small businesses grow their international sales by offsetting the costs of export-development activities.

Under this program, eligible companies can be reimbursed for 75% of approved costs per activity, up to a per-activity maximum. Covered activities include things like trade show booth fees, international travel for export purposes, ExportGA training programs, website localization for foreign markets, and export credit insurance premiums. Businesses may apply for up to two export activities under a single grant award, which gives some flexibility for companies pursuing multiple export-growth strategies at once.

This grant matters to small-business owners because export activities—travel, trade shows, translation, insurance—can be expensive up front, and this program helps recover a significant share of those costs after the fact. It is aimed specifically at businesses that are already exporting or are export-ready, meaning they have a product or service prepared to sell internationally.

Because this is a reimbursement-style grant tied to specific approved activities, exact award amounts, current funding rounds, and eligibility details can change from year to year. Business owners should confirm the current maximum reimbursement amount, application deadlines, and any open application rounds directly on the official Georgia.org page before applying or budgeting for this funding.