Small Business Development Centers

About this grant

Seeking qualified host organizations to operate Small Business Development Centers and Satellite Centers and provide program services.

Eligibility details

• Eligible applicants: Eligible Applicants include: • Fully accredited institutions of higher education, such as public and private universities, state, and community colleges. • Private nonprofit organizations engaged in economic development activities. • Local counties or municipalities with established community/economic development departments and/or programs. • Public economic development institutions such as workforce investment boards and economic development corporations. Only applicants seeking to serve as an Illinois SBDC service center are eligible to receive direct awards from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). o Satellites may be included in service center applications but will not receive direct funding from DCEO; they must be supported through subawards or MOUs with their service center partner. o Service centers may submit consolidated applications to host specialty designations, including International Trade Centers (ITCs) and manufacturing specialties.
• Matching funds: Yes

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