Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2014 05A
Apply for OSBDC 2014 05A
- 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 Rhode Island" 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 Sep 19, 2013 and posted on Sep 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 2013 The closing date is October 3, 2013 at 900pm EDT.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $574,667.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $199,999.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Small Business Development Centers Program Announcement for the State of Rhode Island (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2014 05A) is a discretionary Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity intended to select a new Host Institution to operate and manage the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network for the state. The core goal is to fill a vacancy in statewide leadership for the Rhode Island SBDC, ensuring that small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Rhode Island continue to have access to counseling, training, and related technical assistance delivered through the SBDC program.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the SBA anticipates having substantial involvement in the funded program rather than providing a hands-off grant. The funding is categorized under Business and Commerce, and it is tied to CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 59.037, Small Business Development Centers. Only one award is expected, reflecting that the SBA is seeking a single Host Institution to serve as the statewide lead organization for the Rhode Island SBDC.
Eligibility is limited to specific nonprofit and public-serving institution types located in Rhode Island. To qualify as a Host Institution, an applicant must be a public or private institution of higher education, a land-grant college or university, a college or school of business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture, a community or junior college, a currently operating Womens Business Center authorized under Section 29 of the Small Business Act, or a combination of two or more of these entities. A key requirement is that the applicant must conduct a majority of its operations within the State of Rhode Island and must be physically headquartered in Rhode Island. For-profit businesses are explicitly ineligible, and entities that are not headquartered and operating in Rhode Island are also not eligible, reinforcing that the SBA wants the Host Institution to have a real, established in-state presence and capacity.
The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the Host Institution must provide non-federal resources to support the program alongside federal funds. Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $574,667, with an award ceiling and award floor both set at $199,999, suggesting that the federal share for the primary award amount described in the synopsis is fixed at $199,999 for the specified budget period, while the higher total funding figure likely reflects broader program totals or multi-year/aggregate projections referenced in the full announcement.
The posting date and creation date are both September 19, 2013, and the application deadline is October 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM EDT. The opportunity was archived on November 2, 2013. While the detailed program requirements, performance expectations, and reporting obligations would be spelled out in the full announcement, the synopsis makes clear that the main deliverable is statewide SBDC host leadership: administering the Rhode Island SBDC program in compliance with SBA requirements and ensuring services are delivered to Rhode Island small businesses through the SBDC structure.
For applicants or others who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Brian McDonald, Program Manager, Office of Small Business Development Centers, reachable by phone at 202-205-6766 or by email at brian.mcdonald@sba.gov. An additional information link is provided through the SBA website for more context on SBDC funding recipients.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) Program Announcement for the State of Rhode Island (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2014 05A). It is a discretionary Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity to select a new Host Institution to operate and manage the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core goal is to fill a vacancy in statewide leadership for the Rhode Island SBDC so that small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Rhode Island continue to have access to counseling, training, and related technical assistance delivered through the SBDC program.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This typically means SBA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded program rather than providing a hands-off grant.
What program or Assistance Listing (CFDA) does this fall under?
The funding is tied to CFDA (now commonly referenced as an Assistance Listing) 59.037, Small Business Development Centers.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Business and Commerce.
How many awards will be made?
Only one award is expected. SBA is seeking a single Host Institution to serve as the statewide lead organization for the Rhode Island SBDC.
Who is eligible to apply as the Host Institution?
Eligibility is limited to specific nonprofit and public-serving institution types located in Rhode Island. To qualify as a Host Institution, an applicant must be one of the following:
- A public or private institution of higher education
- A land-grant college or university
- A college or school of business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture
- A community or junior college
- A currently operating Women's Business Center authorized under Section 29 of the Small Business Act
- A combination of two or more of the entities listed above
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
No. For-profit businesses are explicitly ineligible for this opportunity.
Does the applicant have to be based in Rhode Island?
Yes. The applicant must conduct a majority of its operations within the State of Rhode Island and must be physically headquartered in Rhode Island.
Are out-of-state organizations eligible if they serve Rhode Island?
No. Entities that are not headquartered and operating in Rhode Island are not eligible, even if they provide services that could benefit Rhode Island.
Is a cost share or match required?
Yes. The announcement indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the Host Institution must provide non-federal resources to support the program alongside federal funds.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $574,667.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are set at $199,999, which suggests the federal share for the primary award amount described in the synopsis is fixed at $199,999 for the specified budget period.
Why does the notice show both $574,667 and $199,999?
Based on the synopsis, $199,999 appears to be the fixed federal share for the primary award amount for the specified budget period, while the higher figure ($574,667) likely reflects broader program totals or multi-year/aggregate projections referenced in the full announcement.
What is the key deliverable for the selected Host Institution?
The main deliverable is statewide SBDC host leadership: administering the Rhode Island SBDC program in compliance with SBA requirements and ensuring services are delivered to Rhode Island small businesses through the SBDC structure.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is September 19, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM EDT.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on November 2, 2013.
Who can be contacted for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Brian McDonald, Program Manager, Office of Small Business Development Centers.
What are the contact details for the listed SBA program contact?
Phone: 202-205-6766
Email: brian.mcdonald@sba.gov
Is there a link for additional context on SBDC funding recipients?
Yes. The synopsis notes that an additional information link is provided through the SBA website for more context on SBDC funding recipients.
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