This grant, offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), is designed to provide essential funding for organizations seeking to establish new Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) across the nation. The primary purpose of these WBCs will be to deliver comprehensive support and resources specifically tailored for women entrepreneurs. This includes crucial assistance with application readiness for federal certifications like the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Programs, which are vital for securing government contracts. Furthermore, the centers will offer valuable procurement assistance and foster entrepreneurial development through training and mentorship, empowering women to launch, grow, and succeed in their businesses and contribute significantly to the economy.
Opportunity ID: 354747
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SB-OEDWB-24-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women’s Business Center Application Readiness and Procurement Assistance |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.043 — Women’s Business Ownership Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 06, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to provide grant funding for organizations to establish Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) to assist women entrepreneurs with application readiness for certification in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Programs, procurement assistance, and entrepreneurial development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Women’s Business Center Application Readiness and Procurement Assistance |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 354747 Other Supporting Documents-SB-OEDWB-24-003 -> 2024_OWBO_WOSB _NOFO_Instructions.pdf
Folder 354747 Other Supporting Documents-SB-OEDWB-24-003 -> Women’s Business Center Application Readiness and Procurement Assistance Grant.pdf
Folder 354747 Other Supporting Documents-SB-OEDWB-24-003 -> WBC Budget Workbook Initial WBC.pdf
Folder 354747 Other Supporting Documents-SB-OEDWB-24-003 -> 2024_OWBO_WOSB_NOFO_Synopsis.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | 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. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.043 | SB-OEDWB-24-003-111485 | WBC APPLICATION READINESS AND PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT | PKG00286936 | Jun 06, 2024 | Aug 07, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354747 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354747 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354747 SF424B-1.1.pdf
354747 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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