2027 Small Business Development Centers CORE
🏛 Small Business Administration (SBA)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Oct 21, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for existing Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) that are currently funded under the SBA's SBDC Program. Only lead centers with active funding can apply. Awards support service delivery networks that provide business and economic development assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Geographic scope is national, with centers operating across all 50 states and territories. Activities include management training, business planning, financial management, and other technical assistance services.
All applicants must have an established SBDC infrastructure and track record of service delivery. New or previously unfunded organizations cannot apply.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The SBDC Program is the SBA’s largest matching technical assistance grant program, funding a service delivery network to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDCs, in partnership with SBA’s Small Business Development Centers Office (SBDCO) and SBA District Offices, develop programs and provide business management and other services that enhance the economic development goals and objectives of SBA and their other respective state and local funding partners.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Service Delivery Plan
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Cost-Share Documentation
- Performance Metrics and Outcomes Data
- Letters of Commitment from Partners
Program contact
- 👤 Small Business Administration
- 📧 support@grants.gov
- 📞 202 619 0603
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 grant?
Only existing SBDC lead centers currently funded under the SBA's SBDC Program are eligible. Your center must have active funding status.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $200,000 to $8.4 million, depending on service area, performance, and match capacity.
What activities does this support?
Technical assistance to small businesses including business planning, financial management, marketing, and management consulting.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is a requirement. Check your notice of funding opportunity for specific match percentages.
How competitive is this program?
Highly competitive. Renewal awards depend on demonstrated impact, client satisfaction, and financial sustainability of service delivery.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Document your past performance metrics: client outcomes, businesses counseled, jobs created. Reviewers prioritize impact data.
- Identify confirmed cost-share partners and leverage commitments before submitting. Strong match funding strengthens your application.
- Emphasize how your services fill gaps in your service area and address SBA's priority sectors like underserved communities.
- Plan for sustainability beyond grant funding. Show how you'll maintain services if future federal funding decreases.
- Align your goals with SBA's economic development priorities: business growth, innovation, expanded access for minorities and women.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak performance data or inability to show quantifiable impact from prior funding. Insufficient or unconfirmed cost-share commitments. Vague service delivery plans that don't address your specific geographic market.
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