What is STEP Market Diversification Program (MDP) — Saskatchewan?
STEP Market Diversification Program (MDP) — Saskatchewan is delivered by Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) as a grant. Funding is typically annual cap $2,500 (Pre-Market member) to $10,000 (Premium member); $6,000 for non-members. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Annual cap $2,500 (Pre-Market member) to $10,000 (Premium member); $6,000 for non-members |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 50% of eligible costs for initial market visits and trade shows; 30% for return visits or STEP-led missions |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Grant |
| Delivered by | Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) |
| Available in | SK |
| Intake status | Open - rolling; reimbursement-based |
| Last verified | 2026-08-04 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All export-ready Saskatchewan businesses
- Eligible activities: International trade show participation; initial and return market visits; STEP-led trade missions to non-US markets
Watch out for
Non-Saskatchewan; domestic-only; US-market activity (explicitly excluded); activity outside the Apr 2026 to Mar 2028 window
Deadlines & how to apply
Eligible project activity must take place between Apr 1, 2026 and Mar 31, 2028. Reimburses 50% of eligible costs for an initial market visit or trade show in a non-US international market, 30% for return visits or STEP-led missions. Annual funding cap is tied to STEP membership level: $2,500 Pre-Market, up to $10,000 Premium, $6,000 for non-members. Activities in the United States are NOT eligible under this program. Verified Aug 4, 2026.
How NorthGrants helps with STEP Market Diversification Program (MDP) — Saskatchewan
Most business owners read about STEP Market Diversification Program (MDP) — Saskatchewan, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.