[Small Business Administration](https://www.sba.gov)

August 23, 2024 | April 22, 2026

Total program funding: $140,000,000; individual awards range from $200,000 to $8,393,834

Supports the establishment and operation of Small Business Development Centers to provide counseling, training, and resources for small businesses.

Matching funds required; eligibility restricted to organizations meeting 13 CFR §130.200.

--- ## Description The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is the agency’s largest matching grant-funded initiative supporting small businesses. The program funds designated recipient organizations—one in each state (with regional networks in Texas and California), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. These organizations operate Lead Centers and networks of partner Service Centers to deliver business counseling, training, technical assistance, and informational tools to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The program aims to enhance local and national economic development by leveraging federal, state, local, and private sector resources. --- ## Due Dates - August 23, 2024: Application due - April 22, 2026: Application closing date --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $140,000,000 - Award ceiling (maximum per award): $8,393,834 - Award floor (minimum per award): $200,000 - Expected number of awards: 62 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Others as specified by Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 130.200 Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in 13 CFR §130.200. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361991). - Existing grantees may also use [GrantSolutions.gov](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111586). - Required forms and documents include: - SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - SF-424A Budget Information (Non-Construction) - Technical proposal - SBA Form 1224 (Cost Sharing Proposal) - Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) - Additional attachments as specified in the NOFO - All required signatures must be original hardcopy signatures and received by the Grants Servicing Office by the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The SBDC Program requires recipient organizations to provide matching funds. - SBDCs are expected to develop and implement business counseling and training programs aligned with SBA’s economic development objectives. - For full requirements and application instructions, refer to the [CY 2025 SBDC Program announcement](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111586). --- ## External Links - [SBA SBDC Program Information](https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/small-business-development-centers-sbdc) - [CY 2025 Small Business Development Center Program (GrantSolutions)](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111586) - [CY 2025 Small Business Development Center Program (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361991) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Administrative and budgetary requirements | [SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov](mailto:SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov) | | Program requirements or technical assistance | [SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov](mailto:SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov) | | Grants.gov/GrantSolutions Help Desk | [help@GrantSolutions.gov](mailto:help@GrantSolutions.gov) / 1-866-577-0771 | | SBA general contact | [answerdesk@sba.gov](mailto:answerdesk@sba.gov) / (800) 827-5722 |

CY 2025 Small Business Development Center Program

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