*This is supplemental information, and does not replace program guidelines or contract documentation.
'Payment Request' Articles
Instructions:
Program Specific Information Retaining to Instructions Above
Program Detail
Category 1: STEP will provide up to $4,000 for an eligible small business concern (ESBC) to attend a
qualified export focused activity in the United States; eligible expenses include expenses incurred by up
to 2 direct employees from the Nebraska facility.
Category 2: STEP will provide up to $10,000 for an eligible small business concern (ESBC) to attend a
qualified export focused activity outside the United States; eligible expenses include expenses
incurred for up to 2 direct employees from the Nebraska facility;
In addition to these categories, we may cover translation services and other “booth add-ons.”
Create/Review Expenses
NOTE: As per STEP Program Guidelines, you will need to make sure you meet the minimum amount of Cash Match per total in each IBR, not line item. Going over in Cash Match per Category is allowable.
- If your approved IBR has a ‘Per Diem’, the expense will be entered for you by a DED staff member. It will be on a ‘CASH MATCH ONLY’ line item.
- The only expense that does not need Source Documentation is the ‘Per Diem’ expense DED will enter for you.
Expense Match Examples
NOTE: A 25% company “match” of the maximum reimbursement amount allowed for these activities is required. Approval is limited to two (2) travel activities per company.
Example 1:
$4,000 approved for IBR
Example 2:
$10,000 approved IBR
Example 3:
$4,000 approved IBR
Create/Submit Payment Request
- You must wait until you have all of your expenses for an IBR before submitting a Payment Request.
- You cannot submit 2 Payment Requests for the same IBR.
Payment Request Name: IBR # for Payment Request