SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 - Georgia
Limited submission
This grant funds a Georgia-based Lead Center to modernize Women’s Business Centers, coordinating statewide business services through a network of Service Centers.
Funder: Small Business Administration
Due Dates: September 13, 2026: Full application submission deadline via Grants.gov (must be received by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $766,218 for a 12-month period; one award expected; renewable for up to five years total (subject to funding and performance)
Summary: Supports the establishment of a Women’s Business Center Lead Center and network in Georgia to deliver coordinated, statewide entrepreneurial services to small businesses.
Key Information: Eligible applicants must be Georgia-based 501(c) nonprofits with experience in small business technical assistance; cost share/matching required.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funds the creation of a Lead Center and network of Service Centers under the Women’s Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative for Georgia. The selected organization will be responsible for designing and executing a statewide, integrated service delivery model to provide counseling, training, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a focus on expanding reach, improving service consistency, and addressing the needs of underserved communities. The program aims to enhance capacity for access to capital, job creation, and business survivability across Georgia.
