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SBA Community Navigator Pilot
June 30, 2021
The Community Navigator Pilot Program (grant opportunity) will strengthen outreach to underserved businesses by partnering with organizations with deep roots in their communities. Through the Community Navigator Pilot Program, SBA will engage with states, local governments, SBA resource partners, and other organizations in targeted outreach for small businesses underserved communities.These efforts began with SBA issuing an Information Notice that offers advice and guidance on best practices for adopting the community navigator model for use by SBA district offices, state and local government partners, Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), Women's Business Centers (WBCs), SCORE, Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs), and other resource partners.
Competitive grant awards will range from $1 million to $5 million for a two-year performance period. Applicants have until July 23, 2021, to submit their applications at grants.gov. Performance periods are projected to commence in September 2021. Those eligible to apply must meet and demonstrate abilities to support the requirements of this funding opportunity. For the full Press Release on this Grant Funding opportunity: https://www.sba.gov/community-navigator-pilot-program.
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