Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2014 01
Apply for OSBDC 2014 01
- 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" 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 May 14, 2013 and posted on May 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2013 The closing date is July 18, 2013 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 $103,440,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 63 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 (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2014 01) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary funding opportunity that supports the nationwide Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program through cooperative agreements. This program, authorized under Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648), is SBA's largest matching-grant initiative and is designed to sustain and strengthen a service-delivery network that provides high-quality business advising, training, and other forms of management and economic development assistance to small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs. The overall purpose is to help small firms start, grow, expand, innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen management practices, while aligning local service delivery with SBA priorities and the economic development goals of state and local partners.
The announcement is specifically intended for existing SBDC recipient organizations that are already funded under the SBDC program, rather than brand-new applicants. In practice, this means eligibility is limited and tailored to incumbent SBDC lead organizations and their established networks, with the official eligibility details referenced in the opportunity synopsis. SBA describes the SBDC model as a partnership-driven system that connects federal, state, and local government resources with higher education institutions and private-sector capabilities, creating a broad-based pipeline of practical assistance for the small business community. While SBA retains responsibility for general management and oversight, the relationship is framed as a partnership between SBA and the recipient organization to carry out counseling, training, outreach, and coordinated services in collaboration with SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and SBA District Offices.
From a funding perspective, the opportunity carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement, consistent with how SBDCs are traditionally financed through a blend of SBA funds and non-federal match from state and local sources or other allowable partners. SBA anticipated making 63 awards under CFDA 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers), with an estimated total funding amount of $103,440,000. Individual award sizes vary widely by state or service area, with an award floor of $199,999 and an award ceiling of $6,500,000, reflecting the differences in program scale across jurisdictions and networks.
Key dates in the source data indicate the announcement was posted on May 14, 2013, with an application deadline of July 18, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and an archive date of August 17, 2013. The funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce, and the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, signaling that SBA expects substantial involvement in program direction, coordination, or oversight compared with a standard grant. Applicants seeking full details were directed to SBA's online posting, and technical access issues could be addressed through the listed grants management contact: David De Leva, Grants Management Officer, at 202-205-7051 or david.deleva@sba.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Office of Small Business Development Centers Program Announcement (OSBDC 2014 01)?
This is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2014 01) that supports the nationwide Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program through cooperative agreements.
Which SBA office is responsible for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC), which coordinates with SBA District Offices and the recipient organization as part of the SBDC partnership model.
What is the legal authority for this funding opportunity?
The program is authorized under Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648).
What is the main purpose of the SBDC program supported by this announcement?
The purpose is to sustain and strengthen a nationwide service-delivery network that provides high-quality business advising, training, and other forms of management and economic development assistance to small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs.
What kinds of outcomes does SBA want the SBDC program to support?
Based on the announcement description, the program aims to help small firms start, grow, expand, innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen management practices, while aligning local service delivery with SBA priorities and with state and local economic development goals.
What types of services are expected to be carried out under these cooperative agreements?
The relationship is framed as a partnership to carry out counseling, training, outreach, and coordinated services in collaboration with SBA's OSBDC and SBA District Offices.
Who is eligible to apply for this announcement?
The announcement is specifically intended for existing SBDC recipient organizations that are already funded under the SBDC program, rather than brand-new applicants. Eligibility is limited and tailored to incumbent SBDC lead organizations and their established networks, with official eligibility details referenced in the opportunity synopsis.
Is this opportunity open to brand-new SBDC applicants or new organizations seeking to start an SBDC?
No. The announcement states it is intended for existing SBDC recipient organizations already funded under the SBDC program, not brand-new applicants.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement indicates SBA expects substantial involvement in program direction, coordination, or oversight compared with a standard grant.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, consistent with traditional SBDC financing that combines SBA funds with a non-federal match from state and local sources or other allowable partners.
How many awards did SBA anticipate making under this opportunity?
SBA anticipated making 63 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for all awards?
The estimated total funding amount is $103,440,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
What is the minimum (floor) and maximum (ceiling) award size?
The award floor is $199,999 and the award ceiling is $6,500,000.
Why do individual award amounts vary so much?
The announcement indicates award sizes vary widely by state or service area, reflecting differences in program scale across jurisdictions and networks.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Business and Commerce.
When was this opportunity posted?
The key dates show the announcement was posted on May 14, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 18, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 17, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find full details and official instructions?
Applicants seeking full details were directed to SBA's online posting for the opportunity.
Who is the listed grants management contact for technical access issues?
The listed contact is David De Leva, Grants Management Officer.
How can the grants management contact be reached?
David De Leva can be reached at 202-205-7051 or by email at david.deleva@sba.gov.
How does SBA describe the SBDC model supported by this funding?
SBA describes the SBDC model as a partnership-driven system connecting federal, state, and local government resources with higher education institutions and private-sector capabilities, creating a broad-based pipeline of practical assistance for the small business community.
What role does SBA play versus the recipient organization under this model?
SBA retains responsibility for general management and oversight, while the recipient organization partners with SBA to deliver counseling, training, outreach, and coordinated services in collaboration with OSBDC and SBA District Offices.
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