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Women's Business Center Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO). The SBA's Women's Business Center (WBC) program provides grants to organizations to establish and operate WBCs. These centers offer comprehensive training and counseling to women entrepreneurs, both new and established, in areas like finance, management, and marketing.
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Women-owned businesses | U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) The Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) helps women entrepreneurs through programs coordinated by SBA district offices . Programs include business training, counseling, federal contracts, and access to credit and capital. The OWBO oversees Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) .
These centers seek to level the playing field for all women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the business world. Businesses receiving assistance from WBCs see a significantly better success rate than those without similar support. Enter a valid 5-digit ZIP Code.
Support for women-owned small businesses The 8(a) Business Development program helps small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. Check with WBCs and local assistance resources for guidance, and our Lender Match tool for finding capital. Women-owned small businesses can also take advantage of SBA loan programs .
Our partners offer advice and counseling to help choose the right path for your company. Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) Federal Contract program This program helps women-owned small businesses compete for federal contracts. Understand the eligibility requirements before applying.
SBA also works with federal agencies to increase contracting opportunities and achieve the government’s 5% contracting goal for women-owned small businesses. Keep an eye out for matchmaking events targeting both the federal and private procurement. Need help?
Get free business counseling Other resources for women-owned businesses National Women’s Business Council The National Women’s Business Council is a non-partisan federal advisory council serving as an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Council is the government’s only independent voice for women entrepreneurs, tackling important and relevant economic issues. Get training online with DreamBuilder DreamBuilder introduces participants to all areas of business ownership through a carefully crafted and engaging curriculum, featured in English and Spanish.
At the conclusion of the program, women leave with a business plan to start their own business or develop an existing one. Following are more partner resources on women-owned small business.
Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC) National Association of Women in Construction National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) National Association of Women's Business Owners (NAWBO) U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce (USWCC) Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Women's Presidents' Organization (WPO) Learn from successful women business owners In SBA's Winning Business: Resilient Stories of U.S. Small Business Owners video series, you can learn how women business owners around the country found help from SBA and our Resource Partner network.
Discover their greatest challenges, biggest opportunities, and lessons learned along the way. A free platform for women entrepreneurs looking to grow or improve their business.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, and institutions of higher education are eligible to apply to become Women's Business Centers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Women's Business Center Program is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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