University of West Florida & The Florida SBDC State Office Intent for Application Announcement

The University of West Florida (UWF) and the Florida Small Business Development Center State Office (State Office), collectively referred to as the “Grantor,” are excited to announce the 2027 Florida SBDC Network Application for Funding. Applications are open only to current Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) in the Florida SBDC Network (FSBDCN or “Network”). To be considered for participation, applicants must follow the process outlined below.

Application Process

  • Complete the letter of intent and send to Sharon Ward, Director of Finance, at sward2@uwf.edu by May 1.
  • Once letter of intent is received, the abbreviated Intent to Apply application and Application for Funding (AF) will be sent to you. 
  • Complete the abbreviated Intent to Apply application and Application for Funding and submit to Sharon by June 15th 11:59 PM.

Governing Documents

*As you are aware, artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an accelerated pace. To ensure compliance with the most up-to-date regulations, this policy will be subject to regular updates. These revisions will be implemented to adopt the most effective and secure policy practices for our network.

Governing Authority

The authority governing the SBDC program in Florida includes the following:

  • 15 U.S.C. §§648, et seq.
  • 13 CFR Part 130
  • 2 CFR Part 200
  • 2 CFR Part 215
  • Section 288.001, Florida Statutes

Executive Orders (EOs)

Supplemental Documents

Where there are any conflicts, the precedence is as follows: federal law, state law, FSBDCN documents.

Questions & More Information

For further information please send your questions to FSBDCStateDirector@uwf.edu.