SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 is a Small Business Administration grant providing $17M to $17M for nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-08-14 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$17M–$17M
2026-08-14
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 from Small Business Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Small Business Administration before the deadline.
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SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01?
SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 is offered by Small Business Administration and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 provide?
SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 provides between $17M and $17M per award from Small Business Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 deadline?
Applications for SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01 are due 2026-08-14 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Small Business Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01?
To apply for SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Small Business Administration.
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