SB-OEDSB-24-002: OSBDC-2024-02
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 $777,777 (at least $199,999) to colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on September 15, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 11, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$777,777
- Award floor$199,999
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | August 11, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 15, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 15, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Women's Business Centers
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Small Business Development Centers awards averaged $1.8 million; this notice allows up to $777,777 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
Eligible organizations, as defined in Section 3.2, may apply to SBA for an award of financial assistance under this Funding Opportunity to fund an SBDC Program. SBDC Programs deliver professional, high quality, individualized business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs. SBDCs shall provide problem solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance, sales and other areas required for small business growth and expansion, management improvement, increased productivity, and innovation.
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-24-002 still open?
No. It closed on September 15, 2023. A newer notice is open: SB-OEDSB-27-001, closes November 19, 2026 (12 days left).
Who can apply for OSBDC-2024-02?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OSBDC-2024-02?
Closed September 15, 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 $777,777 each.
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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