SB-OEDSC-24-001: SCORE-2024-01
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 $17.0 million to nonprofits. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on November 10, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 27, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$17.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | October 27, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 10, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 10, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past SCORE awards averaged $12.5 million; this notice allows up to $17.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The SBA has issued Funding Opportunity Announcement No. SCORE-2024-01 to invite a non-profit organization certified under § 501(c) - of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and have been providing technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs currently funded under the SCORE program as authorized by the Small Business Act of 1953, USC § 637(b)(1). Any organization which does not currently have a SCORE Cooperative Agreement with SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurship Education will automatically be considered ineligible and their application will not be evaluated. SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers in more than 250 local chapters designed to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to existing small businesses and nascent (pre-venture) entrepreneurs. SCORE, in partnership with SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurship Education and SBA District Offices is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.
Who has won SCORE grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, SCORE (59.026) awarded $62.5 million across 5 grant awards, an average of $12.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score Association | Virginia | 5 | $62.5 million |
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-OEDSC-24-001 still open?
No. It closed on November 10, 2023.
Who can apply for SCORE-2024-01?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits.
What is the deadline for SCORE-2024-01?
Closed November 10, 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 $17.0 million each.
Who has won SCORE grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Score Association. The program made 5 awards worth $62.5 million in that time.