SB-OEDSC-26-001: SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01
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 2026.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $17.0 million (at least $17.0 million) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 14, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 9, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$17.0 million
- Award floor$17.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 14, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 13, 2026 |
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
N/A
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
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.
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-26-001 still open?
No. It closed on August 14, 2026.
Who can apply for SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01?
Closed August 14, 2026. 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.