Program Descriptions
Program Number
59.026
Title
Service Corps Of Retired Executives
Federal Agency
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Authorization
Small Business Act of 1953, as amended, Public Law 95-510, 15 U.S.C. 637.
Status
Active
Objectives
To use the management experience of retired and active business management professionals to counsel and train potential and existing small business owners. All client counseling information is confidential.
Types of Assistance
Advisory Services and Counseling; Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
SCORE members volunteer their small business counseling and mentoring services to the public free of charge. Small business training workshops are offered for a low fee. SCORE is a resource partner with the Small Business Administration and works with the agency to serve aspiring and existing small business owners. A small business owner interested in getting help from SCORE should contact the local chapter, the SBA District Office, or SCORE's website, http://www.score.org The SCORE national office and the Small Business Administration's field offices can make referrals. Counseling is also available from the SCORE web site at http://www.score.org SCORE volunteers are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses and do not accept compensation for counseling.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All existing and potential small business owners are eligible. The business must be independently owned and operated, and not dominant in its field, and must conform to SBA size standards.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Small business people benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Personal or written application (SBA Form 641, Request for Counseling).
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The length varies as appropriate.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
73-0100-0-1-376.
Obligations
Grants: FY 07 $4,936,000; FY 08 $4,950,000; and FY 09 $4,950,000. Administrative Expenses: FY 07 $4,863,000; FY 08 $5,080,000; FY 09 $5,272,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Program Accomplishments
Since SCORE was established in 1964, it has helped 7 million people start or grow their small business. SCORE links volunteer business professionals, who have management expertise, with the owners/managers of small businesses and community organizations in need of management counseling. There are approximately 11,500 SCORE volunteers serving in all 50 States and U.S. possessions.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
SBA Act, SOP 60-10-2A, SCORE Operating Manual, Counselor's Professional Development Program Annual Report and Brochures.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
The initial contact can be made directly with SCORE chapters, with SBA District Office, or with the SCORE website at http://www.score.org See Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
National SCORE Association Office, 1175 Herndon Parkway, Suite 900 Herndon, VA 20170. Telephone: (202) 205-6762.
Web Site Address
http://www.sba.gov
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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