How many grant programs does SBA administer?

U.S. Small Business Administration administers 13 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog. Each program has its own eligibility requirements, application process, and funding levels.

Where does this SBA grant data come from?

All program data comes from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (formerly the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance), the official U.S. government database of all federal financial assistance programs maintained by the General Services Administration.

How do I apply for a SBA grant?

First verify your eligibility on SAM.gov for the specific program. Most federal grant applications are submitted through Grants.gov. You will need a SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI). Check each program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific application instructions and deadlines.

Where does SBA sit among federal grant agencies?

According to SAM.gov Assistance Listings program count among agencies on PlainGrants, U.S. Small Business Administration ranks #14 of 24. Ordinals use program_count DESC matching the /agencies listing. See /methodology/#corpus-placement.

Federal Agency · SBA · 13 programs

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13 federal assistance programs administered by U.S. Small Business Administration, sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.

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Programs: 13
Active: 1
Categories: SBA
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Compiled by PlainGrants · August 10, 2026

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Agency overview

U.S. Small Business Administration administers 13 federal assistance programs across 1 categories. According to SAM.gov Assistance Listings program count among agencies on PlainGrants, U.S. Small Business Administration ranks #14 of 24. 13 of 13 are currently active in SAM.gov.

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catalogued programs: 13
currently active: 1
grant categories: $50.0 million
largest award ceiling

Agency portfolio posture

Small agency, dollar bands largely filled in

SBA publishes ceilings on 11 of 13 programs (median $2.0 million). Largest listed band: Small Business Investment Companies (CFDA 59.030).

Derived from SAM.gov Assistance Listings program_count, funding_range fields, and eligibility tags. See methodology · corpus placement.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, CFDA) U.S. Small Business Administration federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 Accessed 2026-08-10 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.

Grant Programs (13)

59.061 Business & Economic Development

8(a) Business Development Program

Developmental assistance for small disadvantaged businesses to compete in the mainstream economy.

59.072 Business & Economic Development

Community Advantage Loans

Loans through mission-based lenders for small businesses in underserved markets including low-income areas.

Up to $5M

59.025 Business & Economic Development

Disaster Assistance Loans for Non-Farm Businesses

Low-interest SBA loans to businesses of all sizes to repair or replace disaster-damaged property.

Up to $2M

59.074 Business & Economic Development

Entrepreneurship Education and Training

Grants to develop and deliver entrepreneurship education programs for potential and existing entrepreneurs.

Up to $1M

59.037 Business & Economic Development

HUBZone Program

Federal contracting assistance for small businesses in historically underutilized business zones to stimulate community development.

59.046 Business & Economic Development

Microloan Program

Grants to intermediaries to provide microloans and technical assistance to small businesses and startups.

Up to $5M

59.074 Business & Economic Development

SBIR Fast Track

Accelerated commercialization pathway for small businesses moving from Phase I to Phase II SBIR.

Up to $2M

59.048 Business & Economic Development

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans

Low-interest disaster loans for businesses and homeowners to repair or replace property damaged by disasters.

Up to $2M

59.037 Business & Economic Development

Small Business Development Center Grants

Grants to host organizations providing business counseling, training, and technical assistance to small businesses.

Up to $5M

59.057 Business & Economic Development

Small Business Innovation Research (SBA)

Competitive grants to small businesses to engage in federally funded R&D with commercialization potential.

Up to $2M

59.030 Business & Economic Development

Small Business Investment Companies

SBA-licensed investment funds that provide equity capital, long-term debt, and management assistance to small businesses.

Up to $50M

59.058 Business & Economic Development

Small Business Technology Transfer (SBA)

Cooperative R&D grants for small businesses partnering with nonprofit research institutions.

Up to $1M

59.043 Business & Economic Development

Women's Business Center Grants

Grants for women's business centers providing business training and counseling to women entrepreneurs.

Up to $250K

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SBA: 13 SAM.gov listings · 13 active.

Business & Economic Development is the largest shelf (13 programs) - start there if your mission aligns. Browse Business & Economic Development
Highest listed ceiling in this portfolio: Small Business Investment Companies (59.030). Open program
Nearest catalog peer by program count: FEMA (13 listings). Compare agency

Program availability and deadlines change frequently; always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.

Agencies with similar catalog size

Nearest peers by SAM.gov program_count (13 here).

FEMA (13) CDC (12) DOI (12) NEH (11) | All agencies →

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainGrants

This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal, financial, or grant-consulting advice. For a specific application, consult U.S. Small Business Administration directly or a qualified grants professional; see our full disclaimer.

Every figure on PlainGrants is rendered directly from SAM.gov Assistance Listings data, no number is typed in by an editor. This agency's figures are rendered directly from SAM.gov Assistance Listings data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, the data changelog, or report a data issue on this page.

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