SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26
Agency: Small Business Administration
Assistance Listings: 59.043 -- Women's Business Ownership Assistance
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
Description
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding to establish a Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) modernization and alignment initiative. This initiative will establish a Lead Center Model, supported by a network of Service Centers, to deliver coordinated, statewide or territory-wide business services. To support a more evenly distributed funding allocation by population, this competition is limited to applicants in the following states: Florida, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virgin Islands, West Virgina, and Wyoming. Selected awardees must reside in...
the state in which it will serve as a Lead Center. Selected awardees will be responsible for designing and executing an integrated service delivery approach that ensures comprehensive coverage and aligns resources with the needs of the local entrepreneurs.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726
Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
support@grants.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SBA_WBC_Modernization_Initiative_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_Announcement_.docx | SBA WBC Modernization Initiative NOFO | Jul 11, 2026 03:43 PM UTC |
| Instructional_Page_-_WBC_Modernization_and_Alignment_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_FY2026.docx | WBC Modernization and Alignment Instructions | Jul 11, 2026 03:43 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: August 10, 2026
No Explanation
Award
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Program Funding
8
Expected awards
$250,000
Award Minimum
$2,084,765
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SB-OEDWB-26-002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
July 10, 2026
Archive date:
September 9, 2026
