SB-OEDSB-24-001: FY 2024 SBDC Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: FY27 Small Business Development Center State of Kansas Network Rebid (SB-OEDSB-27-001). Status: Closes November 19, 2026 (12 days left). It is in our archive of Small Business Administration notices from 2023.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $8.4 million (at least $199,999) to colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make about 63 awards worth $140 million in total. Applications closed on August 29, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 24, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$8.4 million
- Award floor$199,999
- Total funding$140 million
- Expected awards63
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | August 22, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 29, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 28, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities and state and local governments.
- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Women's Business Centers
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Small Business Development Centers awards averaged $1.8 million; this notice allows up to $8.4 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (83% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- 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 entities that are current recipients of a Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) award. Only applications that are submitted by SBDC Lead Centers will be considered for funding.
Who has won Small Business Development Centers grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Small Business Development Centers (59.037) awarded $673 million across 372 grant awards, an average of $1.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Florida | Florida | 5 | $40.7 million |
| The Research Foundation for the State University of New York | New York | 6 | $37.6 million |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 6 | $25.4 million |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation | California | 7 | $24.8 million |
| Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity | Illinois | 5 | $24.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, SB-OEDSB-27-001, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SB-OEDSB-24-001 still open?
No. It closed on August 29, 2023. A newer notice is open: SB-OEDSB-27-001, closes November 19, 2026 (12 days left).
Who can apply for FY 2024 SBDC Program?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2024 SBDC Program?
Closed August 29, 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 $8.4 million each. About $140 million in total across about 63 awards.
Who has won Small Business Development Centers grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of West Florida, The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. The program made 372 awards worth $673 million in that time.
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