Women Business Center Renewal Announcement
🏛 Small Business Administration (SBA)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for existing Small Business Administration Women Business Centers (WBCs) seeking renewal funding. Applicants must have successfully completed either a 5-year Initial WBC Project or a 3-year Renewal WBC Project. Only current WBC grantees in good standing are eligible to apply. The program supports continued operations and expansion of women entrepreneur services and training.
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Program description
The purpose of this directed announcement is to provide existing SBA WBC grantees that will have successfully completed a 5-year Initial WBC Project or those WBCs that will have successfully completed a 3-year Renewal WBC Project the opportunity to apply for a new renewal grant.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Past performance documentation
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
- Organizational financial statements
Program contact
- 👤 Small Business Administration
- 📧 help@grantsolutions.gov
- 📞 202 619 0603
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 59.043 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$674,890
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$673,852
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$656,154
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$639,506
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$633,521
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$537,234
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$522,669
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$479,230
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$475,723
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$449,810
Top States by Funding
- CA 15 awards $4.9M
- NY 10 awards $3.7M
- CT 5 awards $2.0M
- TX 4 awards $2.0M
- PR 4 awards $1.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 59.043). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $24,004,811 | |
| 2025 | $17,632,250 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this renewal grant?
Only existing SBA WBC grantees that have completed their initial 5-year project or a prior 3-year renewal are eligible. New WBCs cannot apply through this announcement.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $75,000 to $150,000 per grant.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is July 29, 2026.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
No, there is no cost-sharing requirement for this grant.
What activities does the grant support?
The grant funds continued operations and services of women business centers, including training, counseling, and resources for women entrepreneurs.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start preparation early: gather documentation of your center's accomplishments and metrics from the completed grant period.
- Emphasize measurable outcomes: show how many women entrepreneurs you served, businesses started, and jobs created.
- Address community needs: clearly explain how your renewal will continue serving your target market.
- Show financial stability: demonstrate how your organization manages SBA funds and maintains accounting records.
- Plan for sustainability: include strategies for generating non-grant revenue and long-term operations.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without completing the required initial or renewal project period. Failing to document quantifiable outcomes from your previous grant period. Submitting unclear budgets that don't align with allowable WBC activities.
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