SBA: Intent to Award Funding for New VBOC in Idaho Announced
Award Will Expand Entrepreneurial Training and Resources for Idaho Veterans and Military Families Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its intent to award funding to establish a new Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) in Idaho, creating a dedicated center that will expand access to entrepreneurial training, business counseling, and resources for veterans, service members, and military…
CDFI Fund: Request for Public Comment Issued on CDFI Program and NACA Program Applications
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the…
CDFI Fund: Request for Public Comment Issued on Community Development Entity Certification Application
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), U.S….
CDFI Fund: Request for Public Comment Issued on Performance Progress Report and Financial Statement Audit Report Form
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently,…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Intends to Invest $24.8 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development in Virginia
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) intends to award $24.8 million in Disaster Supplemental funding to the Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials (AM2) coalition to support advanced manufacturing workforce development in southwest Virginia. This award will support the development of an advanced manufacturing certification program and provide new…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Intends to Invest $3 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Aerospace Manufacturing Workforce Development in West Virginia
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) intends to award $3 million in Disaster Supplemental funding to the Aerospace, Resilience, Manufacturing, & Operations for Readiness (ARMOR) coalition to support aerospace manufacturing workforce development in West Virginia. This award will create a national hub for aerospace and defense innovation, through…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Intends to Invest $24 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support the Semiconductor Industry in Texas and Oklahoma
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) intends to award $24 million in Disaster Supplemental funding to the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub, to support the semiconductor industry in Texas and Oklahoma. This award will support accelerator programming and workforce development for the growing semiconductor industry and will also provide…
SBA: HUBZone Expansion Petitions Approved in 18 States
Approvals Cover 252 Governor-Designated Areas and Expand Access to HUBZone Certification for Rural Small Businesses Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has approved 18 governors’ petitions since January 2025 to create new Governor-Designated Covered Areas under the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. These approvals establish 252 Governor-Designated Covered Areas, expanding access to…
CDFI Fund: Supplemental Guidance Provided for CY 2026 NMTC Program Applicants
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has posted on its website an updated calendar year (CY) 2026 New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program) Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document and the CY 2026 Application Webinar recording. • CY 2026 NMTC Program Supplemental FAQ Document This document provides responses to questions submitted after the…
SBA: $9.5 Million Awarded to Tribal Colleges and Training Hubs in Support of Small Manufacturers
E2G Grants Support Tribal Colleges and Training Hubs to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing and Critical Supply Chains Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced $9.5 million in awards to two tribal organizations that will provide hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and rapid reskilling for employees of 8(a) and HUBZone-eligible small businesses in critical industries through its Manufacturing in…