§ Federal grant opportunity · SB-OEDWB-26-002

    SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26

    Small Business Administration is accepting applications for SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26. The deadline is August 10, 2026 and the published award range is $250K – $2.1M.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Small Business Administration
    Application deadline
    August 10, 2026
    Award range
    $250K – $2.1M
    Eligibility
    Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Economic Development
    Opportunity number
    SB-OEDWB-26-002

    Program overview

    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.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Small Business Administration.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 10, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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