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SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01

Small Business Administration Nonprofit eligible

Looking for community funding? Small Business Administration is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 14, 2026. It provides awards up to $17M.

See full details on Grants.gov
Deadline
Aug 14, 2026
Award amount
Up to $17M
Expected awards
1
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Opportunity number
SB-OEDSC-26-001
CFDA
59.026

Opportunity description

SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers in more than 250 local chapters designed to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to existing small businesses and nascent (pre-venture) entrepreneurs.

Who can apply

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

N/A

Funding

Award floor
$17M
Award ceiling
$17M

Agency contact

Small Business Administration

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

support@grants.gov

How to apply

To apply, head to the official Grants.gov listing — that is where registration and submission happen. Always re-check the closing date there, as agencies can revise it.

Official Grants.gov listing

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