1: 7(j) Technical Assistance

Enter into grants, cooperative agreements or contracts with public or private organizations that can deliver management and/or technical assistance to individuals and enterprises eligible for assistance under the Act.

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The SBA is authorized under section 7(j) of the Small Business Act, to enter into grants, cooperative agreements or contracts with public or private organizations that can deliver management and/or technical assistance to individuals and enterprises eligible for assistance under the Act. This assistance is delivered through the 7(j) program to 8(a) certified firms, small disadvantaged businesses, businesses operating in areas of high unemployment or low-income, or firms owned by low-income individuals. Under the 7(j) program, grants, cooperative agreements or contracts are awarded to qualified service providers that have the capability to provide business development assistance to eligible clients. Program funding is not available to finance a business, purchase a business or use as expansion capital for an existing business. Assistance under the 7(j) program may be given for projects that respond to needs outlined in a solicitation announcement or for an unsolicited proposal that could provide valuable business development assistance for 8(a) and other socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. This assistance may include accounting and marketing services, feasibility studies, marketing/presentation analyses and advertising expertise, loan packaging, proposal/bid preparation, industry specific technical assistance, and other specialized management, training and technical services. Additionally, an executive education program is offered for owners and senior officers of 8(a) firms to take part in intensive week-long training sessions.

Stakeholder(s):

• Small Businesses
  •  (Beneficiary)

Objective(s):

1: Businesses & Jobs

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