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OpenFederal grantSB-OEDSB-26-002

2027 Small Business Development Centers CORE

Small Business AdministrationCloses Dec 3, 2026(42 days left)$200,000 – $8,393,834

Does this fit your business?

This is continuation funding for existing SBA Small Business Development Center Lead Centers only. If you are not a currently funded SBDC Lead Center, do not apply; the SBA states applications from anyone else will not be considered. Small businesses and for-profits cannot apply, and cost sharing is required.

Best for
Currently funded SBDC Lead Centers, Host institutions such as universities or government entities operating an existing SBDC Lead Center
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, New applicants or organizations starting an SBDC for the first time, Nonprofits that are not existing SBDC Lead Centers
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Technical assistance, Operating support, Training, Economic development
Who can apply
Colleges and universities, State and local governments, Nonprofits, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$200,000 – $8,393,834

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 3, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $200,000 to $8,393,834, with about 62 awards expected from a total program funding of $140,000,000. Cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only an existing SBDC Recipient currently funded under the Small Business Development Center Program, specifically a currently funded SBDC Lead Center. The SBA states that an application from any other entity will not be considered.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply, and eligibility is limited to currently funded SBDC Lead Centers.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Only if it is a currently funded SBDC Lead Center. Nonprofits that are not existing SBDC Lead Centers are not eligible under this notice.

Summary

Continuation funding for existing SBA Small Business Development Center Lead Centers only; new applicants not eligible. Funds a network providing business management, technical assistance, and economic development support to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs. Cost sharing required.

About this grant

The SBDC Program is the SBA’s largest matching technical assistance grant program, funding a service delivery network to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDCs, in partnership with SBA’s Small Business Development Centers Office (SBDCO) and SBA District Offices, develop programs and provide business management and other services that enhance the economic development goals and objectives of SBA and their other respective state and local funding partners.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC Recipient currently funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program. An application submitted by an entity that is not a currently funded SBDC Lead Center SBDC will not be considered.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Small business
  • Technical assistance

Program contact

Small Business Administrationsupport@grants.gov202 619 0603

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