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Small Business Administration (SBA)

A U.S. government agency that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses.

SCORE program

A nonprofit organization that provides free business mentoring and education to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, often utilizing retired executives.

Community learning center

A public or private organization that offers a range of services, including academic enrichment activities during non-school hours, often referred to as after-school programs.

Entrepreneurship

The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Inventorship

The act of creating, designing, or otherwise originating a new product or service.

Disadvantaged communities/students

Refers to areas or groups of students that face significant economic, social, or educational challenges, leading to fewer opportunities.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legislative act that permits money to be spent for a particular purpose, setting a maximum amount, but does not actually provide the money itself (that requires a separate appropriations act).