Small Business Development Center Program Services

The U.S. Small Business Administration Small Business Development Centers Office requires program services to deliver high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs. The funded recipient will provide problem-solving assistance to aid small businesses with capital access, technology development, business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, sales, and export assistance. Eligible applicants are strictly limited to onshore U.S. organizations that are current recipients of an SBA Small Business Development Center award, with applications submitted specifically by SBDC Lead Centers. Applicants must submit proposals digitally via email or online for a one-year performance period offsite. Submissions must include forms SF-424 and SF-424A, detailed budget justifications showing federal dollars and matching funds, signed indirect cost rate agreements, and supporting budget details for any subcontracted network service centers or contractors. The SBA provides projected funding levels for budget preparation, and applicants must list matching fund amounts without including program income or unspent prior-period funds on the application budget forms.