Open · SB-OEDWB-26-002 · CFDA 59.043 · Discretionary
SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26
Federal grant opportunity posted by Small Business Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $250K-$2.1M
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 0d
- Days left
- 8
- Expected awards
The verdict
SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 is an open discretionary opportunity from Small Business Administration, offering $250,000 -- $2,084,765 across 8 expected awards. Applications close in 0 days.
- $250K-$2.1M
- award range
- Open
- 0 days left
- 8
- expected awards
- 59.043
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 - is cataloged under number SB-OEDWB-26-002 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 59.043, posted by Small Business Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 10, 2026 and last updated on July 11, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $250,000 -- $2,084,765. It expects to issue 8 awards. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 10, 2026 - roughly 0 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
$250,000 -- $2,084,765
Close Date
August 10, 2026
No Explanation
Posted
July 10, 2026
Expected Awards
8
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
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.
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
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Parent Grant Program
Women's Business Center Grants
U.S. Small Business Administration
Agency Contact
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