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FY27 Small Business Development Center State of Kansas Network Rebid

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In short: Small Business Administration expects to make 1 award of $777,777 to $1.1 million. Open to public college or university or small business.

Deadline
Due Nov 19, 2026 · 30 days left
The funder says: “Post Date Ends”
Award size
$778K – $1.1M
Match ?
Required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Public college or university, Small business
Where
Check the official notice for location limits
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  • Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
  • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
  • Past Tennessee awards on file: 18

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About this grant

Eligible organizations, as defined in Section 3.2, may apply to SBA for an award of financial assistance under this Funding Opportunity to fund an SBDC Program. SBDC Programs deliver professional, high quality, individualized business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre- venture entrepreneurs. SBDCs shall provide problem solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance, sales and other areas required for small business growth and expansion, management improvement, increased productivity, and innovation.

Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/74373951-ca15-4088-a9d4-869af49fcd27 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/c6c445cf-45ce-4d5f-9864-c46f0cd16412

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  1. Oct20
    Check that your SAM.gov registration is active (or start it now)
    Grants.gov: allow up to 10 business days for SAM registration, weeks or months if information isn't verified. It must be renewed every year. Grants.gov
  2. Oct29
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
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  3. Nov12
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
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  4. Nov17
    Submit
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  5. Nov19
    Deadline
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Who in Tennessee has won this program

3 awards to Tennessee groups in 1 county since 2023. Largest shown:

Past winnerWhereAmountFiscal year
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, Rutherford County$2.7M2024
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, Rutherford County$2.7M2023
State of TennesseeNashville$2.7M spent that year2025

Source: USAspending.gov; Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.

Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization

This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 15 pass-through grants on file. Largest shown:

Past winnerWhereThroughAmountFiscal year
Pellissippi State Community CollegeKnoxville, Knox CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$230K2023
Southwest TN Community CollegeMemphis, Shelby CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$225K2023
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, Washington CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$214K2023
Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, Hamilton CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$205K2023
Upper Cumberland Development DistrictCookeville, Putnam CountyTennessee Technological University$165K spent that year2025
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$163K2023
Tennessee Tech UniversityCookeville, Putnam CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$162K2023
Upper Cumberland Development DistrictCookeville, Putnam CountyTennessee Technological University$158K spent that year2023
Cleveland State Community CollegeCleveland, Bradley CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$146K2023
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, Montgomery CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$97K2024
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, Montgomery CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$97K2023
Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin, Sumner CountyMiddle Tennessee State University$94K2023

Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).

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About the federal program

Small Business Development Centers, also called “SBDC”
Program number 59.037 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · Small Business Administration · Project grant, specialized services, advice and counseling, technical information

How applications are judged

(1) Ability to match funds and (2) Ability to provide technical assistance, training, counseling, and specialized services to the small business community.

Match

Statutory Formula: Title 13, Part 130, Subpart 100,Public Law 96-302.15 U.S.C. � 648(a)(4)(C)Additional information available on SBA's website at www.sba.gov.

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Source: Federal grants from Grants.gov · the official federal record. Last checked by GrantMe Oct 20, 2026.

Reference numbers: official notice number SB-OEDSB-27-001 · program number 59.037