(4) contribute to the overall economic stability of rural areas. Women's Business Ownership Assistance 81 USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To establish women's business centers for the benefit of small business concerns owned and controlled by women. The services and assistance provided by the women's business centers must include financial, management, procurement and marketing to start- up or established on-going concerns. Annual awards are issued through a 5-year term to successful applicants. Also, sustaining centers that have completed an award cycle may receive additional funding through a 4-year pilot program established under the Women's Business Center Sustainability Act of 1999. Awards are not issued to start or expand a business. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Private, nonprofit organizations having experience in effectively training and counseling business women. Public educational institutions and State and local governments are not eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Women entrepreneurs starting their own business or expanding their existing business. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applications are accepted in accordance with and up to the date specified in the annual program announcement. The applicant
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