Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2013 04A
Apply for OSBDC 2013 04A
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Small Business Development Centers Program Announcement for the State of Connecticut (CT)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.037 Small Business Development Centers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 12, 2012 and posted on Aug 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 23, 2012 The closing date has been extended to October 23, 2012 at 1159pm EST.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $897,923.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Synopsis
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This government grant opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to select a new Host Institution for the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CT SBDC), which provides statewide small business counseling, training, and related support services under the authority of the Small Business Act. The SBA is using this competition specifically to fill a vacancy in the Host Institution role, meaning the award is intended to establish who will lead, administer, and coordinate the SBDC program across Connecticut rather than to fund a one-off project or a single local initiative. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an ongoing program relationship where the SBA expects to have substantial involvement in oversight and coordination compared with a standard grant.
Eligibility is narrowly defined around nonprofit or public-serving organizations that can credibly host and manage an SBDC network within Connecticut. To qualify as a Host Institution, an applicant must be located and operating in the State of Connecticut and must fit within one of the eligible organizational categories listed in the announcement: a public or private institution of higher education; a land-grant college or university; a college or school focused on business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture; a community or junior college; a Women’s Business Center operating under Section 29 of the Small Business Act; or a combination (consortium) of two or more of these eligible entities. For-profit businesses are explicitly ineligible, which aligns with the SBDC model that is generally anchored in educational institutions and mission-driven organizations with the capacity to deliver statewide public services. The eligibility field in the source data is labeled broadly as "Others," but the controlling language is the Host Institution definition in the synopsis, which is what applicants must meet.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2013 04A and is tied to CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 59.037, Small Business Development Centers. It falls under the Business and Commerce funding activity category, with the Small Business Act cited as the governing context. Only one award is expected, reinforcing that this is a statewide host selection rather than multiple awards to separate local providers. The estimated total funding amount listed is $897,923, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $0. The ceiling suggests a maximum federal amount anticipated for the cooperative agreement (often per budget period), while the higher estimated total funding figure may reflect projected program funding across a broader timeframe or combined components. The announcement also states that cost sharing or matching is required, which is common for SBDC programs where federal support is paired with non-federal match from the host and partners; applicants would need to be prepared to document and commit to the required match consistent with SBA SBDC program rules.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on August 20, 2012, created on October 12, 2012, and originally closed on September 27, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The SBA later extended the deadline to October 23, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and the archive date is October 27, 2012, indicating it is no longer open. For applicants who needed the full announcement and had difficulty accessing it electronically, the listed point of contact is David De Leva, Grants Management Officer at the SBA, reachable by phone at 202-205-7051 or by email at david.deleva@sba.gov. An additional information link is provided through SBA content pages related to SBDC funding recipients, which would typically help applicants understand the program landscape and potentially the expectations for recipients.
Overall, this announcement is best understood as a competitive selection process to appoint a qualified Connecticut-based educational or mission-driven host (or consortium) to operate the statewide SBDC program under a cooperative agreement with SBA, with required matching funds, a single expected award, and funding parameters capped at $500,000 per the listed ceiling.
FAQs: SBA Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CT SBDC) Host Institution Competition
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to competitively select a new Host Institution for the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CT SBDC). The Host Institution is responsible for leading, administering, and coordinating the SBDC program across the state of Connecticut.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fill a vacancy in the Host Institution role for the CT SBDC. This award is intended to establish which organization will operate and coordinate the statewide SBDC network, rather than to fund a one-time project or a single local initiative.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The SBA will use a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates an ongoing program relationship where the SBA expects substantial involvement in oversight and coordination compared with a standard grant.
Who is eligible to apply as the Host Institution?
Eligibility is limited to organizations located and operating in the State of Connecticut that fit within the Host Institution categories described in the announcement. Eligible applicants include:
- A public or private institution of higher education
- A land-grant college or university
- A college or school focused on business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture
- A community or junior college
- A Women’s Business Center operating under Section 29 of the Small Business Act
- A consortium (combination) of two or more of the eligible entities above
Do applicants have to be located in Connecticut?
Yes. To qualify as the CT SBDC Host Institution under this announcement, the applicant must be located and operating in the State of Connecticut.
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
No. For-profit businesses are explicitly ineligible for this opportunity.
How many awards does SBA expect to make?
Only one award is expected. This reinforces that the competition is for selection of a single statewide Host Institution rather than multiple awards to separate local providers.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OSBDC 2013 04A.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 59.037, Small Business Development Centers.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Business and Commerce.
What legal authority is cited for this program?
The announcement describes the CT SBDC services as being provided under the authority of the Small Business Act.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $897,923. The award ceiling is $500,000 and the award floor is $0.
What does the award ceiling of $500,000 mean?
Based on the information provided, the ceiling indicates the maximum federal amount anticipated for the cooperative agreement (often interpreted as a maximum amount for a budget period), while the higher estimated total funding figure may reflect projected program funding across a broader timeframe or combined components.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required. This is described as common for SBDC programs where federal support is paired with non-federal match from the host and partners, and applicants should be prepared to document and commit to the required match consistent with SBA SBDC program rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2012.
When was the record created?
The opportunity record was created on October 12, 2012.
What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was September 27, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The SBA extended the deadline to October 23, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The archive date is October 27, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer open.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is David De Leva, Grants Management Officer at the SBA.
How can I contact the point of contact?
Phone: 202-205-7051
Email: david.deleva@sba.gov
Where can applicants find additional program-related information?
The announcement references an additional information link through SBA content pages related to SBDC funding recipients, which would typically help applicants understand the program landscape and expectations for recipients.
What kinds of services does the CT SBDC provide under this program?
The CT SBDC provides statewide small business counseling, training, and related support services.
Is this opportunity intended to fund a single local SBDC office or initiative?
No. The announcement is framed as a statewide host selection to lead and coordinate the SBDC program across Connecticut, not as funding for a single local project.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. A combination (consortium) of two or more eligible entities listed in the announcement may apply.
What does it mean that eligibility is labeled "Others" in the source data?
The eligibility field in the source data is labeled broadly as "Others," but the controlling eligibility language is the Host Institution definition in the synopsis, which applicants must meet.
Browse more business programs for Business Consultants
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Small Business Administration
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Business and Commerce
Next opportunity: BLM Idaho Craters of the Moon AIM Implementation
Previous opportunity: Harlem River Waterfront Festival Conservation, Education
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for OSBDC 2013 04A
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (OSBDC 2013 04A) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Pakistan Private Investment Initiative PPII Apply for APS 391 12 000001 Funding Number: APS 391 12 000001 Agency: Pakistan USAID Islamabad Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $24,000,000 |
| Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Apply for DLA AMD006 20121015 Funding Number: DLA AMD006 20121015 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Program Apply for EBV 2013 01 Funding Number: EBV 2013 01 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Portable Assistance Program Apply for OSBDC 2013 03 Funding Number: OSBDC 2013 03 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Apply for DLA AMD002 20121220 Funding Number: DLA AMD002 20121220 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Strengthening Economic Advocacy throughout the MENA Region Apply for MEPI MEPICA 13 003 Funding Number: MEPI MEPICA 13 003 Agency: Middle East Partnership Initiative Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Womens Business Center Renewal Grant Apply for OWBO 2013 02 Funding Number: OWBO 2013 02 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $115,262 |
| Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Apply for DLA AMD007 20130304 Funding Number: DLA AMD007 20130304 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Apply for DLA 20130412A Funding Number: DLA 20130412A Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Small Business Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Apply for OED 2013 002 Funding Number: OED 2013 002 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $6,191,000 |
| Federal and State Technology Partnership Program Apply for FAST 2013 R 0007 Funding Number: FAST 2013 R 0007 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $95,000 |
| Office of Small Business Development Centers Program Announcement Apply for OSBDC 2014 01 Funding Number: OSBDC 2014 01 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $6,500,000 |
| Office of Small Business Development Centers Program Announcement Apply for OSBDC 2014 02 Funding Number: OSBDC 2014 02 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $6,500,000 |
| Small Business Development Center Clearinghouse Apply for OSBDC 2014 04 Funding Number: OSBDC 2014 04 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Portable Assistance Program Apply for OSBDC 2013 05 Funding Number: OSBDC 2013 05 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| MBDA Business Center Apply for MBDA OBD 2013 2003764 Funding Number: MBDA OBD 2013 2003764 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| MBDA Business Center American Indian and Alaska Native Program Apply for MBDA OBD 2013 2003740 Funding Number: MBDA OBD 2013 2003740 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $255,000 |
| Womens Business Center Program Initial Grant Apply for OWBO 2013 01 Funding Number: OWBO 2013 01 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $136,514 |
| Office of Small Business Development Centers Rhode Island FY14 Apply for OSBDC 2014 05 Funding Number: OSBDC 2014 05 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 7j Management and Technical Assistance Services Apply for GCBD 7J 2011 01 13 O Funding Number: GCBD 7J 2011 01 13 O Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $254,622 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "OSBDC 2013 04A", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.