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SBA SCORE Program 2026 Cooperative Agreement for Nationwide Small Business Counseling and Training

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Entrepreneurial Development, is seeking proposals for the SCORE Program Year 2026 to support small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Office of Entrepreneurial Development - Program Overview: - Funding opportunity for the SCORE program, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors - One cooperative agreement award up to $17 million for a 12-month period - Services delivered through over 9,000 volunteers in more than 165 local chapters - Services Requested: - Free, confidential one-on-one business counseling - Training sessions, webinars, and workshops - Technical assistance in areas such as business planning, financing, marketing, export development, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, government contracting, rural business support, veteran business assistance, and workforce development - Eligibility and Requirements: - Only current SBA SCORE award recipients are eligible to apply - No matching fund requirement - No specific OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a service-focused grant opportunity - Notable Details: - Award period is 12 months, with no guaranteed continuation funding - Services must be provided nationwide and address a broad range of small business needs

Description

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity for the SCORE program, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors. The program provides business counseling, training, and mentoring to existing small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs through more than 9,000 volunteers in over 165 local chapters. The funding supports a 12-month period to help small businesses start, grow, and achieve their goals via various services including in-person meetings, webinars, and online resources. The total funding available is $17,000,000 with one expected award, and there is no matching fund requirement.

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