SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC)
Offered by U.S. Small Business Administration
Government Active
Key details
- Award range
- Prize awards typically $50,000–$200,000 to ecosystem organizations
- Business stage
- Ecosystem
- Industry
- Technology
- Location
- United States
- Last checked by BTV
- August 5, 2026
About this program
<p>GAFC funds the organizations that support innovation-driven entrepreneurs — accelerators, incubators, and ecosystem builders — with prize awards tied to helping small businesses pursue SBIR/STTR and growth capital.</p><p>Founders benefit indirectly: winning organizations provide free or low-cost acceleration services in their regions.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants/growth-accelerator-fund-competition" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants/growth-accelerator-fund-competition</a>. Program terms, deadlines, and award amounts change — always verify directly with the administering organization before applying. BTV lists this program for informational purposes and is not affiliated with the provider. Beware of third parties charging fees to "unlock" government grants; official program information is free.</p>
Eligibility
Accelerators, incubators, and entrepreneur-support organizations that help STEM/R&D-focused small businesses; not direct-to-business grants.
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Program details are compiled from the provider's published materials and were last checked on August 5, 2026. Terms, deadlines, and award amounts may change without notice — always confirm on the official program page before applying.