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"SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers in more than 250 local chapters designed to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to existing small businesses and nascent (pre-venture) entrepreneurs.
Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDSC-26-001. Assistance Listing: 59.026. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: BC. Award Amount: Up to $17M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. N/A. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $17M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 is offered by Small Business Administration and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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