US$7,800 in Free Business Support for US Small Businesses – Sellars Company Growth Grant

The Sellars Company Government Contracting Growth Grant is offering one US small business 12 months of free professional government contracting support, valued at approximately US$7,800.

The programme is designed to help small businesses overcome barriers to entering the government procurement market, identify suitable contracting opportunities and strengthen their ability to compete for public sector contracts.

Successful applicants receive practical assistance with business positioning, contract opportunities, proposal development and ongoing contracting guidance.

Applications are currently open and close on 20 November 2026.

Here's what you can expect:

• US$7,800 worth of professional services

• 12 months of government contracting support

• Assistance identifying suitable government contracts

• Guidance on preparing and submitting proposals

• Support with government contracting readiness

• Advice on registrations and certifications

• Assistance identifying subcontracting opportunities

• Ongoing account management

• Monthly progress updates

• Potential partial scholarships for additional applicants

Important: This is an in-kind professional services award. No cash funding is provided.

What support is available?

1. Government Contracting Readiness

The programme helps businesses assess their readiness to compete for government contracts.

Support may include:

• Reviewing business capabilities

• Identifying suitable contracting opportunities

• Understanding government procurement requirements

• Developing a government contracting strategy

2. Contract Opportunity Identification

Selected businesses receive assistance finding government procurement opportunities relevant to their products or services.

Support may include:

• Identifying relevant contract opportunities

• Reviewing government solicitations

• Assessing suitable procurement pathways

• Exploring subcontracting opportunities

3. Proposal Development

The programme provides guidance on preparing competitive government contract proposals.

Support may include:

• Reviewing solicitation requirements

• Developing proposal responses

• Preparing supporting documentation

• Guidance on proposal submissions

4. Government Contracting Guidance

Businesses receive ongoing advice to help them navigate government procurement.

Support may include:

• Understanding relevant registrations

• Identifying appropriate certifications

• Reviewing contracting requirements

• Developing longer-term government contracting plans

Who can apply?

The Growth Grant is open to legally formed US-based small businesses.

Eligible applicants may include:

• Early-stage small businesses

• Established small businesses

• Businesses exploring government contracting for the first time

• Companies seeking to expand their government contracting activities

• Businesses requiring additional procurement guidance

Key eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

• Be based in the United States.

• Operate a legally formed small business.

• Provide accurate and complete application information.

• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing government contracting opportunities.

• Be willing to participate in the programme if selected.

Applicants do not need to:

• Have previously won a government contract.

• Have prior government contracting experience.

• Be registered with SAM.gov when applying.

• Hold a government contracting certification.

• Meet a minimum revenue requirement.

UK-based businesses are not eligible unless they independently meet the programme's US business requirements.

How much support is available?

Award Value: US$7,800

Number of Full Awards: One

Support Duration: 12 months

Monthly Service Value: US$650

Award Type: In-kind professional services

Cash Funding: None

The award covers services included in the Sellars Company's Foundation government contracting support package.

Additional services, third-party costs, filing fees, certification fees, legal services and other external expenses are not automatically included.

The award cannot be exchanged for cash, transferred or sold.

Are additional awards available?

Yes.

Applicants who do not receive the full Growth Grant may be considered for partial scholarships towards 12 months of government contracting services.

However:

• Partial scholarships cover only part of the service costs.

• Recipients may need to pay the remaining balance.

• The number and value of scholarships are not fixed.

• Applicants are not required to accept an offer.

• Declining a scholarship does not create a financial obligation.

How are applicants selected?

The Sellars Company reviews applications based on several factors, including:

• Business viability

• Potential to compete for government contracts

• Need for professional support

• Business goals for the next 12 months

• Current barriers to government contracting

• Readiness to participate

• Potential impact of receiving support

Only one business will receive the full 12-month award.

Selection does not guarantee that the business will subsequently secure a government contract.

How does the application process work?

Step 1 – Review the Programme Rules

Applicants should read the official Growth Grant eligibility requirements and award conditions.

Step 2 – Complete the Online Application

Visit the official Growth Grant webpage and complete the application form.

Step 3 – Explain Your Business Needs

Applicants should provide accurate information about their business, goals and government contracting support requirements.

Step 4 – Submit Before the Deadline

Applications must be received by 20 November 2026.

Late, incomplete, duplicate or ineligible applications may be excluded.

Step 5 – Selection and Notification

The Sellars Company reviews applications and selects the successful business.

Step 6 – Programme Onboarding

The selected recipient must complete the required onboarding documents and participate in the programme.

Key dates

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026