This grant is for organizations in Kansas that want to run a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. These programs help small businesses and entrepreneurs with things like business planning, accessing capital, and improving operations. The grant provides financial assistance to support these activities.
Who it's for: Organizations in Kansas that are eligible according to specific criteria. These include public and state institutions of higher education and individuals who can manage an SBDC program.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being located in Kansas
- Not being a public or state institution of higher education
- Not having the capacity to manage an SBDC program
- Failure to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Past performance records (if applicable)
Cautions
- Cost sharing is required
- Strict eligibility criteria
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education and individuals capable of managing an SBDC program. These entities must be located in Kansas and able to provide the necessary cost-sharing or matching funds.
Overview
Organizations in Kansas that are eligible according to specific criteria. These include public and state institutions of higher education and individuals who can manage an SBDC program.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being located in Kansas
- Not being a public or state institution of higher education
- Not having the capacity to manage an SBDC program
- Failure to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide business advising and technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs. This includes helping with business planning, accessing capital, improving operations, and other areas needed for business growth and innovation.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 19, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 19, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a public or state institution of higher education or individual
- Prepare a detailed program proposal
- Develop a budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Gather documentation of organizational capacity
- Submit application by the deadline