Open · SB-OEDSC-26-001 · CFDA 59.026 · Mandatory

SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01

Federal grant opportunity posted by Small Business Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$17M-$17M
Award range
Open
Status
4d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 is an open mandatory opportunity from Small Business Administration, offering $17,000,000 -- $17,000,000 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 4 days.

$17M-$17M
award range
Open
4 days left
1
expected award
59.026
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 - is cataloged under number SB-OEDSC-26-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 59.026, posted by Small Business Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 9, 2026. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $17,000,000 -- $17,000,000. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 14, 2026 - roughly 4 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$17,000,000 -- $17,000,000

Close Date

August 14, 2026

Mentoring and Training for Entrepreneurs

Posted

July 9, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers in more than 250 local chapters designed to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to existing small businesses and nascent (pre-venture) entrepreneurs.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 12. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 9, 2026
Close Date August 14, 2026
Archive Date September 13, 2026
Last Updated July 9, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01", offered by Small Business Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 59.026. SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers in more than 250 local chapters designed to provide high quality business and ec...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 14, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $17,000,000 -- $17,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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