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8(a) Business Development Program is sponsored by SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. To foster business ownership by individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged; and to promote the competitive viability of such firms by providing business development and mentoring assistance including, but not limited to, management and technical assistance, access to capital and other forms of financial assistance, business training and counseling, and access to sole source and limited competition Federal contract opportunities, to help the firms to achieve competitive viability. This listing is currently active. Program number: 59.006. Last updated on 2026-01-20.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Firms applying for 8(a) program participation must meet certain requirements which include, but are not limited to: (a) Status as a small business; (b) at least 51 percent unconditional ownership, control and management of the business by an American citizen(s) determined by SBA to be socially and economically disadvantaged, or by an economically disadvantaged Indian Tribe, Alaska Native Corporation, Native Hawaiian Organization or Community Development Corporations; and (c) demonstrated potential for success; and (d) possess good character. Eligible applicant types include: Small Business Person.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice.
Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice.
Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice.
Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Firms applying for 8(a) program participation must meet certain requirements which include, but are not limited to: (a) Status as a small business; (b) at least 51 percent unconditional ownership, control and management of the business by an American citizen(s) determined by SBA to be socially and economically disadvantaged, or by an economically disadvantaged Indian Tribe, Alaska Native Corporation, Native Hawaiian Organization or Community Development Corporations; and (c) demonstrated potential for success; and (d) possess good character. Eligible applicant types include: Small Business Person. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary by year and recipient. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
7(a) Loan Guarantees is sponsored by SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Provides aid and assistance to small businesses by providing SBA guarantees on loans from lenders to eligible for-profit small businesses, which are unable to obtain financing in the private credit marketplace but can demonstrate an ability to repay loans if granted, in a timely manner. The SBA guarantees 7(a) Program Loans through various loan processing methods including: (1) Standard 7(a) Loans; (2) 7(a) Small Loans; (3) SBA Express Loans; (4) CAPLine Loans; (5) the Qualified Employee Trust (ESOP) Loans; (6) International Trade Loans; (7) Export Express Loans; (8) Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) Loans; (9) Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loans; and (10) Pilot (temporary) Programs. This listing is currently active. Program number: 59.012. Last updated on 2026-01-21. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $35,000,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance Small Business is based the size standard on either number of employees or annual receipts based on the North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) Eligible applicant types include: Small Business Person. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Surety Bond Guarantees is sponsored by SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. To guarantee surety bonds issued by Treasury listed surety companies for small businesses unable to obtain a bond under reasonable terms without an SBA guarantee. The guarantees range up to 90% and cover direct losses and expenses incurred by an SBA-approved participating surety should the small business default on the contract. This listing is currently active. Program number: 59.016. Last updated on 2026-01-21. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $6,000,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance Guarantees are limited to those surety companies holding certificates of authority from the Secretary of the Treasury as an acceptable surety for bonds on Federal contracts. Specific criteria apply to the Prior Approval and PSB Sureties. Eligible applicant types include: Small Business Person. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Community Navigator Pilot Program is sponsored by SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Per the American Rescue Plan, the SBA is authorized to create and administer a $100 million competitive grant program to various entities providing “Community Navigator” services, defined as the outreach, education and technical assistance targeting eligible small businesses to increase awareness of and participation in programs of the Small Business Administration. Community Navigators will focus on current and prospective small businesses to improve access to assistance and programs of Federal, State, Tribal and local entities. This listing is currently active. Program number: 59.077. Last updated on 2026-01-21. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Nonprofits having a 501(c) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, economic development organization or similar organization, Native American tribal organization (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal government (Federally recognized), County governments, State governments, City or township governments, SBA Resource Partners (Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE; and Veterans Business Outreach Centers), Community Development Financial Institutions and Nonprofit Colleges and Universities. Eligible applicant types include: Nonprofit Organization. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
