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SBA SCALE Program Grant for Supply Chain Support Services

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Investment and Innovation, is seeking proposals for the Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program to strengthen small business participation in critical supply chains. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Office of Investment and Innovation - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $9,000,000 - Individual awards up to $500,000 - 24-month period of performance - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Technical assistance, accelerator programming, industry engagement, and implementation activities to help small businesses overcome supply chain constraints - Focus on supplier development, market access, and production capability in industries such as Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Defense Industrial Base, Energy, Food Supply, and Transportation - Notable Requirements: - Activities must directly benefit small business suppliers in strategically important industries - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers identified - Emphasis on measurable impact, quarterly and annual reporting, and support for supplier readiness

Description

The SCALE Program supports organizations that assist small businesses in overcoming operational, technical, workforce, and market access barriers to grow as suppliers in key industries. It provides technical assistance, industry engagement, and implementation activities to address supply chain constraints, improve supplier readiness, and expand participation in strategic supply chains. The program offers grants to eligible applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and businesses. Funding totals $9,000,000 with awards up to $500,000 over 24 months, starting September 30, 2026.

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