Opportunity Information: Apply for GCBD 7J 2014 01
Apply for GCBD 7J 2014 01
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "7j Management and Technical Assistance Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.007 7(j) Technical Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2014 and posted on Jun 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2014 The closing date has been extended to July 22, 2014 at 1159 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The 7j Management and Technical Assistance Services opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GCBD 7J 2014 01) is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support projects that strengthen small businesses through hands-on management and technical assistance. The core goal is to fund innovative efforts that help eligible firms grow, perform successfully in the marketplace, and remain viable over the long term. In practical terms, the SBA is looking for proposals that deliver high-impact assistance to businesses that qualify for the SBA's 7(j) Technical Assistance program, a program that generally focuses on helping small firms build capability and competitiveness through targeted counseling, training, and specialized support.
Funding is offered through a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the SBA expects substantial involvement during the project period rather than a purely hands-off grant relationship. The opportunity falls under the Business and Commerce activity category and is tied to CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 59.007 (7(j) Technical Assistance). The SBA anticipated making around 10 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $150,000 up to a ceiling of $250,000, suggesting mid-sized projects with clear deliverables and measurable outcomes rather than very small pilots or large, multi-million-dollar initiatives. No cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The competition timeline indicates the announcement was posted June 20, 2014, with an original closing date of July 20, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, later extended to July 22, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The record lists a creation date of July 16, 2014, and an archive date of August 19, 2014, meaning the opportunity is no longer open but remains available for reference. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the note that applicants needed to consult the official synopsis or additional eligibility text in the full announcement for specifics, which is common for SBA technical assistance programs that may allow a range of organizations (for example, training providers, economic development entities, or other qualified technical assistance organizations) depending on the precise requirements described in the full notice.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Arthur E. Collins, Jr. at the SBA's Office of Business Development, Office of Management and Technical Assistance, reachable via Arthur.collins@sba.gov (also shown as arthur.collins@SBA.gov).
FAQs: 7j Management and Technical Assistance Services (GCBD 7J 2014 01)
What is the 7j Management and Technical Assistance Services opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support projects that strengthen small businesses through hands-on management and technical assistance. The intent is to fund innovative efforts that help eligible firms grow, perform successfully in the marketplace, and remain viable over the long term.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is GCBD 7J 2014 01.
Which SBA program is this opportunity tied to?
This opportunity is tied to the SBA's 7(j) Technical Assistance program and is listed under CFDA number 59.007 (7(j) Technical Assistance).
What types of activities or projects does SBA want to fund under this announcement?
SBA is looking for proposals that deliver high-impact management and technical assistance to businesses that qualify for the SBA's 7(j) Technical Assistance program. The description emphasizes targeted counseling, training, and specialized support intended to build capability and competitiveness.
What is the core goal of the funding?
The core goal is to strengthen small businesses by supporting projects that help eligible firms grow, compete effectively, succeed in the marketplace, and remain viable over the long term.
What is the funding instrument (grant type) for this opportunity?
Funding is offered through a Cooperative Agreement. This generally means SBA expects substantial involvement during the project period rather than a fully hands-off relationship.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Business and Commerce activity category.
How many awards did SBA anticipate making?
SBA anticipated making around 10 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,500,000.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $150,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 20, 2014.
What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was July 20, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to July 22, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The record indicates the opportunity is no longer open and is available for reference only.
What does the archive date indicate for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as August 19, 2014, which indicates the opportunity has been archived and is not active for new submissions.
What eligibility category is listed for applicants?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others."
Where would an applicant find the specific eligibility requirements?
The listing notes that applicants needed to consult the official synopsis or the additional eligibility text in the full announcement for the specifics.
What kinds of organizations might be eligible based on the description?
The text indicates that SBA technical assistance programs may allow a range of organizations depending on the full notice, such as training providers, economic development entities, or other qualified technical assistance organizations. The exact eligibility requirements would be defined in the full announcement.
Who was the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Arthur E. Collins, Jr., SBA Office of Business Development, Office of Management and Technical Assistance.
What email addresses were provided for the point of contact?
The provided email was Arthur.collins@sba.gov, also shown as arthur.collins@SBA.gov.
What do the listed creation and archive dates tell us about the record?
The record lists a creation date of July 16, 2014 and an archive date of August 19, 2014, which signals the opportunity was active in mid-2014 and later archived after the competition period ended.
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