U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency in the United States dedicated to supporting and assisting small businesses. The SBA provides a wide range of services and resources to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. Its mission is to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth by providing access to capital, entrepreneurial development, government contracting opportunities, and advocacy for small businesses.

The U.S. National Science Foundation offers hundreds of funding opportunities — including grants, cooperative agreements and fellowships — that support research and education across science and engineering.