SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26

Small Business Administration Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active community funding opportunity from Small Business Administration, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 10, 2026. It provides awards up to $250K.

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Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Award amount

Up to $250K

Expected awards

Posted

Jul 10, 2026

Opportunity number

SB-OEDWB-26-002

CFDA

59.043

Opportunity description

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding to establish a Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) modernization and alignment initiative. This initiative will establish a Lead Center Model, supported by a network of Service Centers, to deliver coordinated, statewide or territory-wide business services. To support a more evenly distributed funding allocation by population, this competition is limited to applicants in the following states: Florida, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virgin Islands, West Virgina, and Wyoming. Selected awardees must reside in the state in which it will serve as a Lead Center. Selected awardees will be responsible for designing and executing an integrated service delivery approach that ensures comprehensive coverage and aligns resources with the needs of the local entrepreneurs.

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Funding

Award floor

$250K

Award ceiling

$250K

Agency contact

Small Business Administration

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Submitting your application

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