This grant is for organizations that want to help small businesses and new entrepreneurs by providing them with expert business mentoring. It's part of the SCORE program, which uses volunteers to support business growth and development.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for Native American tribal organizations that are interested in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs through mentoring and business development services.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Native American tribal organization
- Proposing activities outside of business mentoring and development
- Missing the application deadline
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a Native American tribal organization
- Detailed proposal for business mentoring services
- Budget plan for the use of grant funds
- Organizational financial statements
- List of potential volunteer mentors
- Plan for measuring program success
- Completed application forms
Cautions
- Ensure your organization qualifies as a Native American tribal organization
- Strictly adhere to the application deadline
- Prepare a clear and detailed proposal
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are specifically Native American tribal organizations. This means any organization that is recognized as a tribal entity under U.S. law and is interested in providing business mentoring and development services to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Overview
This grant is specifically for Native American tribal organizations that are interested in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs through mentoring and business development services.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Native American tribal organization
- Proposing activities outside of business mentoring and development
- Missing the application deadline
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support the operations of a business mentoring program, including recruiting and training volunteer mentors, developing educational materials, and organizing workshops or events for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026(35 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a Native American tribal organization
- Develop a comprehensive business mentoring proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Gather organizational financial statements
- Identify and list potential volunteer mentors
- Outline a program success measurement plan
- Complete and submit all required application forms by the deadline