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U.S. Small Business Administration
13 federal assistance programs administered by U.S. Small Business Administration, sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.
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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
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- currently active
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- 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.
Catalog breadth vs live notices
Every agency plotted by program count (X) against currently posted Grants.gov opportunities under those programs (Y). The two don't move together: a wide catalog is not the same thing as live funding activity right now.
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 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)
8(a) Business Development Program
Developmental assistance for small disadvantaged businesses to compete in the mainstream economy.
Community Advantage Loans
Loans through mission-based lenders for small businesses in underserved markets including low-income areas.
Up to $5M
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
Entrepreneurship Education and Training
Grants to develop and deliver entrepreneurship education programs for potential and existing entrepreneurs.
Up to $1M
HUBZone Program
Federal contracting assistance for small businesses in historically underutilized business zones to stimulate community development.
Microloan Program
Grants to intermediaries to provide microloans and technical assistance to small businesses and startups.
Up to $5M
SBIR Fast Track
Accelerated commercialization pathway for small businesses moving from Phase I to Phase II SBIR.
Up to $2M
Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
Low-interest disaster loans for businesses and homeowners to repair or replace property damaged by disasters.
Up to $2M
Small Business Development Center Grants
Grants to host organizations providing business counseling, training, and technical assistance to small businesses.
Up to $5M
Small Business Innovation Research (SBA)
Competitive grants to small businesses to engage in federally funded R&D with commercialization potential.
Up to $2M
Small Business Investment Companies
SBA-licensed investment funds that provide equity capital, long-term debt, and management assistance to small businesses.
Up to $50M
Small Business Technology Transfer (SBA)
Cooperative R&D grants for small businesses partnering with nonprofit research institutions.
Up to $1M
Women's Business Center Grants
Grants for women's business centers providing business training and counseling to women entrepreneurs.
Up to $250K
What to do next
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).
All agencies →Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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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