Congressional Grants

Congressionally Directed Spending (Community Project Funding)
CFDA 59.059 Active Grant
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Program Objective

Allocate targeted funding for impactful community projects that promote small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives, supporting both programmatic and construction efforts.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Small Business Person

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Completion of application form to satisfaction of SBA on Grants.gov. Upon satisfactory completion a notice of award is signed with applicant. This process is followed by reimbursement from SBA of expenses incurred followed by a closing of award.

Congressional mandatory awards; priority rolling approval.

Program details & compliance

Description

Allocate targeted funding for impactful community projects that promote small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives, supporting both programmatic and construction efforts.

Mission Categories

Primary: Small Business

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Specific grants for research, training, demonstration projects, small business assistance, construction, community and economic development, educational programs, business and infrastructure development, and/or rural development.

Required Documentation

Recipients need to submit to SBA a completed application under Grants.gov prior to receiving any type of funding. Only once application is considered complete by SBA shall any funding be disbursed. Funds are only disbursed via reimbursement of project related expenses.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Benée Edwards, PMP — Director, Office of Grants Management
202-272-3268
409 3rd. Street, SW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20416
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:33:56.