WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER (WBC) - INITIAL PHASE GRANTS
Agency: Small Business Administration
Assistance Listings: 59.043 -- Women's Business Ownership Assistance
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to provide grant funding for non-profit organizations to establish Women Business Centers (WBCs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs within the United States and its territories.
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
Grants.gov Customer Support
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2024_OWBO_CORE_NOFO_Instructions.pdf | Instructions | Jun 10, 2024 06:35 PM UTC |
| WBC_Budget_Workbook_Initial_WBC.xlsx | Budget template | Jun 10, 2024 06:36 PM UTC |
| 2024_OWBO_CORE_NOFO_Synopsis.pdf | Synopsis | Jun 10, 2024 06:35 PM UTC |
| SBA_OWBO_CORE__Funding_Announcement.pdf | Announcement | Jun 10, 2024 06:35 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: August 14, 2024
Award
$--
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$75,000
Award Minimum
$150,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SB-OEDWB-24-006
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:
2
Posted date:
June 7, 2024
Archive date:
August 14, 2024
