WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER (WBC) - INITIAL PHASE GRANTS
ID: 354808Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Award Range

$75K - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354808

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111500
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Jun 7, 2024 12:00 AM
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    Due Jul 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Small Business Administration has posted a grant opportunity titled "WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER (WBC) - INITIAL PHASE GRANTS". This grant aims to provide funding for non-profit organizations to establish Women Business Centers (WBCs) that will offer entrepreneurial development services to women, with a focus on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs. The grant is specifically targeted towards locations that are outside of the geographical areas covered by existing WBCs within the United States and its territories. The funding instrument type for this opportunity is a Cooperative Agreement. The grant requires cost sharing or matching. The category of funding activity is Business and Commerce. The grant has an award ceiling of $150,000 and an award floor of $75,000. It is expected that 10 awards will be granted. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible to apply. The closing date for this opportunity is July 15, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the following link: WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER (WBC) - INITIAL PHASE GRANTS. If you have any questions or need support, you can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support at support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726.

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