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Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program

Small Business Administration · SB-OIIGA-26-001

28 days left

Award Range

$1 – $500K

Total Program Funding

$9.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 7, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program. Small Business Administration. The Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program supports organizations that help small businesses overcome operational, technical, workforce, and market access barriers that limit their ability to participate and grow as suppliers within strategically important industries.... $1-$500,000 per award; $9,000,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), Private universities/colleges, For-profit organizations, Public universities/colleges, Small businesses (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2026-08-07

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program supports organizations that help small businesses overcome operational, technical, workforce, and market access barriers that limit their ability to participate and grow as suppliers within strategically important industries. Through technical assistance, industry engagement, and other implementation focused activities, SCALE helps small businesses address identified supply chain constraints, strengthen supplier readiness, improve production capability, and expand participation in strategically important supply chains.

Attachments

PDF

SCALE FY26 NOFO

SCALE_FY26_NOFO_Cleared_20260706.pdf

PDF

SCALE FY26 Instructions

SCALE_FY26_Grants.govInstructions_070726.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesSmall BusinessesOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $500K
Total Program Funding: $9.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 7, 2026

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026 (28 days remaining)

No Explanation

Agency Contact

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