SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01

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.

Program Details

Small Business Administration is a federal agency that offers the SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 grant program to support community economic. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Small Business Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for community economic should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Small Business Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $17M. The application deadline is August 14, 2026 (35 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports community economic. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541611, 541990. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by SBA

Award details

Award range: $17M. Applications close on August 14, 2026 (35 days remaining).

Categories

Community Economic