Small Business Development Center State of Kansas Network Rebid
🏛 Small Business Administration (SBA)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Oct 21, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations operating Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Kansas. Applicants must be eligible entities as defined in Section 3.2 of the funding opportunity. The program delivers business advising and technical assistance to small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs.
SBDCs provide services including capital access assistance, technology development support, business planning, financial management training, marketing guidance, export assistance, and other growth services. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to deliver comprehensive, high-quality professional services to small business clients across Kansas.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Eligible organizations, as defined in Section 3.2, may apply to SBA for an award of financial assistance under this Funding Opportunity to fund an SBDC Program. SBDC Programs deliver professional, high quality, individualized business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre- venture entrepreneurs. SBDCs shall provide problem solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance, sales and other areas required for small business growth and expansion, management improvement, increased productivity, and innovation.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Section 3.2 eligibility documentation
- Organizational capacity statement
- Cost-share/match commitment documentation
- Service delivery plan for Kansas SBDC network
- Budget and budget narrative
- Cooperative Agreement terms acknowledgment
Program contact
- 👤 Benee Edwards Grantor
- 📧 Ram.Basnet@sba.gov
- 📞 2022723268
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 59.037 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$10,333,008
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$9,841,005
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$8,763,155
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$8,393,834
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$7,872,804
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$7,671,768
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$7,614,576
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$7,085,433
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$7,084,957
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$6,731,334
Top States by Funding
- TX 13 awards $43.1M
- CA 12 awards $42.8M
- FL 4 awards $34.0M
- NY 3 awards $26.5M
- OH 5 awards $24.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 59.037). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $139,876,822 | |
| 2025 | $128,486,100 | |
| 2026 est. | $150,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this SBDC grant?
Eligible organizations as defined in Section 3.2 of the funding opportunity. Typically 501(c)(3) nonprofits and universities operate SBDCs, though you must verify current eligibility definitions.
What is the funding amount available?
Awards typically range from $777,777 to $1,144,946 per grant. This covers costs to operate the SBDC network for the specified project period.
What services must SBDCs provide?
Advising on capital access, business planning, financial management, marketing, export assistance, and general business operations. Services target both existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required for this grant. You must match a portion of the federal funding with your own resources.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is November 19, 2026. Mark this date early and plan your application timeline accordingly.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Read Section 3.2 carefully to confirm your organization meets all eligibility criteria before investing application effort.
- Prepare a detailed cost-sharing plan showing how you'll fund your portion. Funders scrutinize match commitments closely.
- Highlight your organization's track record delivering SBDC services or similar business advising. Demonstrated experience is competitive advantage.
- Document service delivery capacity: staff expertise, client management systems, and geographic coverage of Kansas operations.
- Start application preparation early given the November deadline and complexity of demonstrating organizational capacity for statewide SBDC operations.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating cost-sharing requirements or proposing unrealistic matching funds. Failing to address all required service areas outlined in SBDC program standards. Not demonstrating sufficient organizational capacity or relevant prior experience delivering business development services.
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