7(j) Technical Assistance
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative Deadline: Jun 15, 2026 · up to $5M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 59.007 (USAspending.gov).
- Netquarry, Inc. 2 awards $3,586,989
- Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation Inc 2 awards $1,550,000
- Haskell Indian Nations University $1,250,000
- Salish Kootenai College, Inc. $1,250,000
- Nebraska Indian Community College $1,250,000
- Institute Of American Indian Arts $1,250,000
- The Catalyst Center For Business & Entrepreneurship 2 awards $840,000
Program Objective
The purpose of the program is to provide Business Development Assistance for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. SBA performs this mission by entering into grants, cooperative agreements and contracts with qualified service providers who have the capability to provide business development assistance to eligible businesses and individuals under Sections 7(a)(11), 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- Local
- State
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Small Business Person
Educational institutions, public or private organizations and businesses, individuals, State and local governments, Indian tribes and lending and financial institutions and sureties that have the capability to provide the required business development assistance.
Beneficiaries
- Small Business Person
8(a) program certified firms, HUBZone small businesses, businesses operating in areas of low-income or high-unemployment, and firms owned by low-income individuals like Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Businesses.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Decisions on acceptance are made by the Office of Procurement and Grants Management based upon recommendations of the Program Director, Office of Business Development. The Contracting Officer or Grants Management Officer notifies successful applicants by Notice of Award.
Varies. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-initiatives/7j-management-and-technical-assistance-services-program
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of the program is to provide Business Development Assistance for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. SBA performs this mission by entering into grants, cooperative agreements and contracts with qualified service providers who have the capability to provide business development assistance to eligible businesses and individuals under Sections 7(a)(11), 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act.
Mission Categories
Primary: Small Business
Other categories:
Minority Business Enterprise
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Financial assistance under this Section may be given for projects that respond to requirements as outlined in each respective program solicitation announcement, or for an unsolicited proposal that could provide valuable business development assistance for 8(a) and other socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and individuals. Types of business development assistance may include: Accounting and marketing services, proposal/bid preparation workshops, feasibility studies, marketing/presentation analyses and advertising expertise, loan packaging, cyber security training, industry specific technical assistance and other specialized management training and technical services. The program funds can also be used to establish and strengthen business service agencies, including trade associations and cooperatives. The 7(j) program funds are not available to finance or purchase a business nor are they available to use as expansion capital for an existing business.
Required Documentation
As specified in the individual "Request for Application Proposals." Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements