SFOP0010258: Strengthening Inclusive Small Business Growth in Central America
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 Department of State notices from 2024.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 9, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.7 million
- Award floor$1.7 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | February 20, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 19, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 19, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs awards averaged $934,876; this notice allows up to $1.7 million per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs (19.750) awarded $63.6 million across 68 grant awards, an average of $934,876 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Secretariat of the Organization of American States | District of Columbia | 1 | $26.1 million |
| Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. | District of Columbia | 3 | $10.9 million |
| Wildlife Habitat Council, Inc. | Maryland | 1 | $3.9 million |
| Centro de Promocion de La Micro y Pequena Empresa En Centroamerica | 1 | $2.5 million | |
| World Environment Center, Inc. | Maryland | 1 | $2.1 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 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.
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