SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 - Georgia
At a glance
SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 - Georgia is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Small Business Administration. The application deadline was September 13, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $1 – $766K, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 59.043 (Women's Business Ownership Assistance).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Aug 13, 2026Posted
- Sep 13, 2026Application deadline
- Oct 13, 2026Archivednext date
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
- Close date
- Sep 13, 2026
- Archive date
- Oct 13, 2026
- Award floor
- $1
- Award ceiling
- $766,218
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
In order to be eligible for this NOFO, applicants must be a private non-profit organization certified under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and have experience providing technical and entrepreneurial development services to small business concerns.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Small businesses
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding to establish a Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) modernization and alignment initiative. This initiative will establish a Lead Center Model, supported by a network of Service Centers, to deliver coordinated, statewide or territory-wide business services. To support a more evenly distributed funding allocation by population, this competition is limited to applicants in the following states: Georgia. Selected awardee must reside in the state in which it will serve as a Lead Center. Selected awardee will be responsible for designing and executing an integrated service delivery approach that ensures comprehensive coverage and aligns resources with the needs of the local entrepreneurs.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
- SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 Instruction Package - GeorgiaFull Announcement · SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 - Georgia Instructions Package.docxVND. · 89 KB
- SBA WBC Modernization Initiative NOFO FY26 - GeorgiaFull Announcement · SBA WBC Modernization Initiative NOFO Announcement - Georgia.docxVND. · 116 KB
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 59.043
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Small Business Administration
support@grants.gov
202 619 0603
Places named in the notice
Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 - Georgia”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 - Georgia”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1 – $766k and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 - Georgia”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SB-OEDWB-26-003), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.