Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2010 09
Apply for OSBDC 2010 09
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Small Business Development Centers Drug Free Workplace" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2010 and posted on Apr 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2010 The Closing date is June 15, 2010 at 1159 pm 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 $990,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants A. In order to be an Eligible Intermediary, the applicant must document in its application that it 1. Has at least 2 years of experience in carrying out drug free workplace programs 2. Has a drug free workplace policy in effect 3. Is located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States and 4. Has as its purpose a. the development of comprehensive drug free workplace programs or the provision of drug free workplace services or b. the provision of other forms of assistance and services to small businesses or c. that it is eligible to receive a grant under chapter 2 of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1998 (must provide certification). 5. Has an established organizational infrastructure with an internal financial management system that meets the standards prescribed in 2 CFR Part 215, Subpart C, Section 215.21 through 215.28, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non Profit Organizations. The application must include certification to verify that this requirement has been met (e.g., a written statement from a certified public accountant). 6. Has a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number which is a unique nine digit identification number provided by Dun Bradstreet. Please see page A 13 for instructions on obtaining a DUNS number. 7. Has a registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). 8. Is registered on www.grants.gov. 9. Nothing shall preclude a faith based or community organization from being considered an eligible applicant for the DFWP program, provided it meets all of the requirements listed above. B. Small Business Development Centers An eligible SBDC applicant must be a current lead center SBDC.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) Drug Free Workplace funding opportunity (Program Announcement No. OSBDC 2010 09) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) cooperative agreement competition designed to expand and strengthen drug-free workplace efforts in the small business community through the Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program. Named for Senator Paul D. Coverdell, who sponsored the original legislation, the program is built around a practical idea: small employers benefit from guidance and support in setting up drug-free workplace programs, but each employer should still be able to tailor the final policy and procedures to fit its own workforce, industry realities, and organizational culture. The legal authority for this work comes from Section 27 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 654), which allows SBA to fund eligible intermediaries and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to provide both technical and financial assistance that helps small businesses establish effective drug-free workplace programs.
A key theme in the announcement is that SBA is not looking for isolated, one-off activities. Instead, the agency frames these awards as a chance to build collaborative, scalable systems of action that can operate community-wide, statewide, region-wide, industry-wide, or through associations and other networks. The goal is to reduce drug abuse impacts in small businesses by developing approaches that are strong enough to serve as national demonstration models. Applicants are encouraged to be creative and innovative in how they deliver services, organize partnerships, and design program components, as long as the work advances the Act's goals and supports small employers in implementing drug-free workplace programming.
This opportunity was posted and opened on April 26, 2010, and closed on June 15, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time, with an archive date of June 16, 2010. SBA anticipated making about five awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $990,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a $50,000 floor to a $250,000 ceiling. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects a more engaged relationship during the project period than a standard grant (for example, more coordination, shared planning, or programmatic involvement). The announcement also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules.
Eligibility is limited to two main categories: eligible intermediaries and current lead center SBDCs. For intermediaries, the announcement sets out detailed threshold requirements that applicants had to document in their application. An eligible intermediary must have at least two years of experience carrying out drug-free workplace programs and must already have a drug-free workplace policy in effect. The organization must be located in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, and its purpose must align with at least one of the following: developing comprehensive drug-free workplace programs or providing drug-free workplace services; providing other forms of assistance and services to small businesses; or being eligible to receive a grant under Chapter 2 of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1998 (with certification required). The intermediary also must demonstrate an established organizational infrastructure and an internal financial management system that meets federal standards under 2 CFR Part 215, Subpart C, Sections 215.21 through 215.28, and the application needed a certification verifying this capacity (for example, a statement from a certified public accountant). Standard federal registration requirements also apply, including having a DUNS number, being registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system as it existed at the time, and being registered on Grants.gov. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community organizations are not excluded and may apply if they meet the same requirements.
From a practical standpoint, the work funded through this opportunity centers on helping small businesses put workable drug-free workplace programs in place. That can include guidance on program design, policy development, training and educational services, and support structures that allow employers to implement and maintain their programs effectively. SBA signals that it values proposals that leverage partnerships and coordinated action, rather than narrowly scoped efforts, and that it wants results that can be replicated and demonstrated beyond a single employer or small local pilot.
For applicants needing assistance during the competition, SBA directed questions to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at (202) 205-6766, with an additional program link provided through SBA's SBDC funding opportunities page. The agency also provided a contact email and stated that applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could contact OSBDC directly for help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) Drug Free Workplace funding opportunity, Program Announcement No. OSBDC 2010 09. It is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) cooperative agreement competition intended to expand and strengthen drug-free workplace efforts in the small business community through the Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program.
Which program is this associated with?
The competition supports the Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program, named for Senator Paul D. Coverdell, who sponsored the original legislation.
What is the purpose of the Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program?
The program is built on the idea that small employers benefit from guidance and support in setting up drug-free workplace programs, while still being able to tailor final policies and procedures to fit their workforce, industry realities, and organizational culture.
What legal authority allows SBA to fund this work?
The legal authority cited is Section 27 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 654). It allows SBA to fund eligible intermediaries and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to provide technical and financial assistance to help small businesses establish effective drug-free workplace programs.
What type of award is offered under this announcement?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates SBA expects a more engaged relationship during the project period than a standard grant, such as added coordination, shared planning, or programmatic involvement.
Is SBA looking for small, one-time activities?
No. The announcement emphasizes that SBA is not seeking isolated, one-off activities. Instead, it frames awards as an opportunity to build collaborative, scalable systems of action.
What kinds of scalable efforts does SBA want to see?
The announcement describes systems of action that can operate community-wide, statewide, region-wide, industry-wide, or through associations and other networks.
What is the overall goal of the projects funded by this opportunity?
The goal is to reduce drug abuse impacts in small businesses by developing approaches strong enough to serve as national demonstration models.
Are applicants encouraged to innovate?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to be creative and innovative in how they deliver services, organize partnerships, and design program components, as long as the work advances the Act's goals and supports small employers in implementing drug-free workplace programming.
When did this opportunity open and close?
It was posted and opened on April 26, 2010, and it closed on June 15, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The archive date listed is June 16, 2010.
How many awards did SBA anticipate making?
SBA anticipated making about five awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level was $990,000.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a $50,000 floor to a $250,000 ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to two categories: eligible intermediaries and current lead center SBDCs.
What are the basic threshold requirements for an eligible intermediary?
The announcement requires an eligible intermediary to document certain thresholds in the application, including having at least two years of experience carrying out drug-free workplace programs and already having a drug-free workplace policy in effect.
Where must an eligible intermediary be located?
The intermediary must be located in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
What types of organizational purposes qualify an eligible intermediary?
The intermediary's purpose must align with at least one of the following: (1) developing comprehensive drug-free workplace programs or providing drug-free workplace services, (2) providing other forms of assistance and services to small businesses, or (3) being eligible to receive a grant under Chapter 2 of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1998 (with certification required).
What certification is referenced for intermediaries tied to the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1998?
If the intermediary is relying on eligibility to receive a grant under Chapter 2 of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1998, the announcement indicates certification is required.
What infrastructure and financial management capabilities must an eligible intermediary demonstrate?
The intermediary must demonstrate an established organizational infrastructure and an internal financial management system that meets federal standards under 2 CFR Part 215, Subpart C, Sections 215.21 through 215.28.
What kind of documentation is mentioned for verifying financial management capacity?
The application needed a certification verifying this capacity, with the announcement giving an example such as a statement from a certified public accountant.
What federal registration requirements applied to applicants?
Standard federal registration requirements applied, including having a DUNS number, being registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system (as it existed at the time), and being registered on Grants.gov.
Are faith-based and community organizations excluded?
No. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community organizations are not excluded and may apply if they meet the same requirements.
What kinds of activities could be supported with this funding?
The funded work centers on helping small businesses put workable drug-free workplace programs in place. Examples mentioned include guidance on program design, policy development, training and educational services, and support structures that allow employers to implement and maintain their programs effectively.
What proposal qualities does SBA emphasize?
SBA signals that it values proposals that leverage partnerships and coordinated action rather than narrowly scoped efforts, and it wants results that can be replicated and demonstrated beyond a single employer or small local pilot.
Who could applicants contact for questions about the competition?
SBA directed questions to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at (202) 205-6766.
Where could applicants find additional program information?
The announcement references an additional program link through SBA's SBDC funding opportunities page.
What if an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The agency stated that applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could contact OSBDC directly for help, and it also provided a contact email.
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