Federal Dollars Available For Non-Profits

Florida non-profits can apply for a Small Business Administration grant that would go towards establishing a Women's Business Center in the state.

The SBA Women's Business Center is a program that provides technical assistance to women entrepreneurs, who are largely socially and economically disadvantaged, according to a SBA press release.

The successful non-profit will receive an award grant for one year and four additional option years to facilitate the center. The non-profit selected must be able to provide a portion of matching funds. Applications are due by July 31.  

"SBA established the Women’s Business Center Program 25 years ago to better help women overcome continuing barriers to success. Today there are Women’s Business Centers in almost every state and two centers in the south Florida district," said SBA South Florida District Director Francisco “Pancho” Marrero in a press release. "This grant will create a new resource partner in Florida to help women entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses.  Each center provides training in finance, management, marketing, as well as offering access to all of the SBA’s financial and procurement assistance programs."

For more information or to apply go to this link:  http://www.sba.gov/content/womens-business-center-grant-opportunities