Assistance Listing 59.006
8(a) Business Development Program
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Assistance Listing 59.006, “8(a) Business Development Program,” is a federal program administered by SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. It provides non-financial and other non-financial assistance assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
To foster business ownership by individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged; and to promote the competitive viability of such firms by providing business development and mentoring assistance including, but not limited to, management and technical assistance, access to capital and other forms of financial assistance, business training and counseling, and access to sole source and limited competition Federal contract opportunities, to help the firms to achieve competitive viability.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 59.006
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Small Business Person
Firms applying for 8(a) program participation must meet certain requirements which include, but are not limited to: (a) Status as a small business; (b) at least 51 percent unconditional ownership, control and management of the business by an American citizen(s) determined by SBA to be socially and economically disadvantaged, or by an economically disadvantaged Indian Tribe, Alaska Native Corporation, Native Hawaiian Organization or Community Development Corporations; and (c) demonstrated potential for success; and (d) possess good character.
Intended beneficiaries: Small Business Person.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 59.006?
59.006 is the Assistance Listing Number for “8(a) Business Development Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 59.006?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Small Business Person. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.