# Strengthening Inclusive Small Business Growth in Central America

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0010258-strengthening-inclusive-small-business-growth-in-central/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352523

> Department of State offered grants of up to $1.7 million (at least $1.7 million) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on April 19, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0010258 |
| Agency | Department of State |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 19, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.7 million |
| Award floor | $1.7 million |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.750 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

U.S. Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, institutions of higher education, U.S. based Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) or associations, and public international organizations (PIOs). Locally based NGOs are strongly encouraged to apply.

## What the grant funds

The WHA/PPC of the DoS announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support SBDCs to be accredited, sustainable, and better able to build the capacity of local small businesses, including to enter larger markets. Strengthening the capacity of SBDCs in Central America will enhance the economic resilience of local communities, foster small business development, and promote regional economic stability.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0010258 still open?

No. It closed on April 19, 2024.

### Who can apply for Strengthening Inclusive Small Business Growth in Central America?

Department of State accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Strengthening Inclusive Small Business Growth in Central America?

Closed April 19, 2024. 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 $1.7 million each.

### Who has won Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, Pan American Development Foundation, Inc., Wildlife Habitat Council, Inc. The program made 68 awards worth $63.6 million in that time.