SBA Supply-Chain Grant Competition Closed After $9 Million Call
The SBA sought proposals for up to 20 SCALE grants helping organizations support small businesses in six strategic supply chains. The deadline was Aug. 7.
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SBA Proposes Evidence-Based Test for 8(a) Eligibility
The SBA wants individually owned 8(a) applicants to prove group-based discrimination and material harm. The proposal is not final and would not directly affect current participants.
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SBA’s $10 Million Combined Loan Limit Takes Effect
An SBA policy now lets qualified small businesses sequence 7(a) and 504 financing, potentially pairing working capital with major fixed-asset funding.
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GAO Says SBA’s Feb. 2026 7(a)/504 Citizenship Updates Count as CRA ‘Rules’
GAO says SBA’s Feb. 2026 policy and procedural notices for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans are CRA “rules,” affecting eligibility checks and oversight stakes.