Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program

The Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program is a funding opportunity provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support organizations that help small businesses overcome operational, technical, workforce, and market access barriers. The program aims to strengthen supplier readiness, improve production capability, and expand participation in strategically important supply chains. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, small businesses, and Native American tribal organizations. The application process involves registering with Grants.gov, obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and registering with the System of Award Management (SAM). The application package includes the SF-424 form, budget information, a cover letter, technical proposal, and other attachments. • Eligible applicants: for-profit organizations, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, small businesses, and Native American tribal organizations • Application process: register with Grants.gov, obtain a UEI number, and register with SAM • Application package: SF-424 form, budget information, cover letter, technical proposal, and other attachments • Program goals: strengthen supplier readiness, improve production capability, and expand participation in strategically important supply chains