The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No.OWBO-2008-030 to invite private nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to start new, community-based women's business centers. Successful applicants will receive awards under cooperative agreements for one year plus 4 optional years, subject to continued authorization and funding, to provide business training, counseling, mentoring and other technical assistance to women who want to start or expand businesses.