FY27 Small Business Development Center State of Kansas Network Rebid
The Small Business Administration seeks eligible organizations to run Kansas's Small Business Development Center network in fiscal year 2027, providing business advising and technical assistance.
Funder: Small Business Administration
Due Dates: November 19, 2026 (Applications, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $777,777–$1,144,946 for 12 months, with one cooperative agreement expected
Summary: Funds the Kansas SBDC network to deliver individualized business advising, training, and technical assistance to small businesses and prospective entrepreneurs.
Key Information: Applicants must serve entrepreneurs statewide in Kansas and provide a 1:1 match, including cash equal to at least 50% of federal funding.
Description
The Small Business Administration’s Office of Small Business Development Centers seeks an organization to operate the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network for Program Year 2027. The recipient will establish a Lead Center and partner Service Centers providing statewide business counseling, training, and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs.
The program supports access to capital, technology development and transfer, business planning, financial management, marketing, exporting, and other services that promote growth, innovation, productivity, and management improvement. SBA will have substantial involvement in administration, monitoring, and oversight. The network must coordinate with SBA District Offices and other resource partners, provide confidential one-on-one advising without fees, and deliver services addressing local business needs and SBA priorities.
