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SBA Solicits Lead Center for Women's Business Centers Modernization in Georgia

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Women's Business Ownership, is seeking proposals for the Women's Business Centers (WBCs) Modernization and Alignment Initiative in Georgia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Women's Business Ownership - Purpose: - Establish and manage a Lead Center in Georgia to coordinate a statewide network of Service Centers (including existing WBCs) - Deliver business counseling, training, access to capital, and workforce support to entrepreneurs and small businesses - Funding & Duration: - Cooperative agreement valued at $766,218 for a 12-month base period - Up to four 12-month option periods (total potential duration: 60 months) - Matching funds required: 1:2 match for base and first option year, 1:1 for subsequent years - Eligibility & Requirements: - Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations residing in Georgia are eligible - Lead Center must design and execute an integrated, statewide service delivery approach - Detailed performance reporting and collaboration with SBA resource partners required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for program management and service delivery, not for products

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity invites proposals for funding to establish a Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) modernization and alignment initiative in Georgia. The initiative will establish a Lead Center Model supported by a network of Service Centers to deliver coordinated, statewide business services. The selected awardee must reside in Georgia and will be responsible for designing and executing an integrated service delivery approach that ensures comprehensive coverage and aligns resources with local entrepreneurial needs. The program requires non-federal matching funds and is funded through a cooperative agreement.

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