SB-OCAPR-23-001: PRIME 2023-01
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Small Business Administration notices from 2023.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $75,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $8.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 18, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 20, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$75,000
- Total funding$8.0 million
- Expected awards30
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 18, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 18, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 17, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
For profit entities are not eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Prime Technical Assistance awards averaged $210,234; this notice allows up to $400,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (98% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from private, non- profit microenterprise development organizations; microenterprise development programs run by State/Local/Tribal Governments; or Indian tribes interested in providing assistance and guidance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs and/or microenterprise development organizations for the purposes stated in this Announcement.
Who has won Prime Technical Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Prime Technical Assistance (59.050) awarded $25.4 million across 121 grant awards, an average of $210,234 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic and Community Development Institute, Inc. | Ohio | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Credit Builders Alliance, Inc. | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Justine Petersen Housing and Reinvestment Corporation | Missouri | 4 | $950,000 |
| Initiative Foundation | Minnesota | 4 | $950,000 |
| Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. | Minnesota | 4 | $950,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SB-OCAPR-23-001 still open?
No. It closed on May 18, 2023.
Who can apply for PRIME 2023-01?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for PRIME 2023-01?
Closed May 18, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $400,000 each. About $8.0 million in total across about 30 awards.
Who has won Prime Technical Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Economic and Community Development Institute, Inc., Credit Builders Alliance, Inc., Justine Petersen Housing and Reinvestment Corporation. The program made 121 awards worth $25.4 million in that time.
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