Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2014 02
Apply for OSBDC 2014 02
- 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 Aug 28, 2013 and posted on May 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2013 The closing date has been extended to August 30, 2013 at 1100 pm 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 (OSBDC) Program Announcement (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2014 02, CFDA 59.037) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) cooperative agreement opportunity aimed at continuing support for the national Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network. Rather than opening competition to brand-new applicants, this announcement specifically invites applications from existing SBDC recipient organizations that are already funded under the SBDC program authorized by Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648). In practice, it is a continuation-style funding opportunity for the established entities that operate SBDC lead centers and oversee service delivery across their states or regions.
The core purpose of the funding is to maintain and strengthen SBA's largest matching grant program, which finances a broad service delivery network that provides management and technical assistance to small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs. The program is designed to help small firms start, grow, and compete by improving business skills and operations, encouraging innovation, increasing productivity, and supporting better management practices. Through advising, training, and other forms of business assistance, SBDCs are expected to contribute directly to business expansion and local economic development outcomes.
A central theme of the announcement is partnership. While SBA retains responsibility for overall program management and federal oversight, the model depends on close coordination among the SBDC recipient organization, SBA's OSBDC, and SBA District Offices. The SBDC program is described as a bridging structure that links federal, state, and local government resources with universities and colleges and with private sector expertise. That partnership framework is intended to ensure SBDC services align not only with SBA priorities but also with the goals of state and local funding partners that help support the network. The cooperative agreement structure reflects that relationship by emphasizing shared involvement and coordination between the federal agency and the recipient organization in delivering services to the small business community.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity in the Business and Commerce activity category, with an explicit cost sharing or matching requirement. SBA anticipated making 63 awards, consistent with the national footprint of the SBDC system. The estimated total funding amount listed is $103,440,000, with individual award amounts ranging from a floor of $199,999 up to a ceiling of $6,500,000, depending on the applicant's approved program scope and other factors governed by the SBDC program structure. Because it is a matching grant program, applicants are expected to bring non-federal resources to meet the match requirements, reinforcing the shared investment model across federal and non-federal partners.
Key dates in the posting show that it was posted May 14, 2013, with an original closing date of August 22, 2013 at 11:59 pm Eastern, later extended to August 30, 2013 at 11:00 pm Eastern. The opportunity was archived September 21, 2013. Eligibility is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the description makes clear the intent: applications are invited from existing SBDC recipient organizations currently funded under the program, meaning the pool is limited to current SBDC awardees rather than the general public.
For applicants or stakeholders needing the full announcement details, SBA provided an additional information link (http://www.sba.gov/about offices content/1/700/resources/13279). Questions or access issues were directed to the Grants Management Officer, David De Leva, at 202-205-7051 or david.deleva@sba.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) Program Announcement, Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2014 02 (CFDA 59.037), offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a cooperative agreement to continue support for the national Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network.
2) Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement opportunity. The announcement emphasizes shared involvement and coordination between SBA (including OSBDC and SBA District Offices) and the recipient organization in delivering services.
3) What is the main purpose of the OSBDC/SBDC funding described here?
The purpose is to maintain and strengthen SBA's largest matching grant program that finances the SBDC service delivery network. SBDCs provide management and technical assistance to small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs to help them start, grow, and compete.
4) Who is eligible to apply?
The announcement is specifically aimed at existing SBDC recipient organizations already funded under the SBDC program authorized by Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648). It is not described as an open competition for brand-new applicants.
5) Does the listing show any special eligibility category?
Yes. Eligibility is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." However, the description clarifies that applications are invited from current SBDC recipient organizations already funded under the program.
6) Is this opportunity essentially a continuation for current SBDC awardees?
Yes. The announcement functions as a continuation-style funding opportunity for established entities that operate SBDC lead centers and oversee service delivery across states or regions.
7) What kinds of services are SBDCs expected to deliver under this program?
SBDCs are expected to provide management and technical assistance through advising, training, and other forms of business assistance. The program is intended to improve business skills and operations, encourage innovation, increase productivity, and support better management practices, contributing to business expansion and local economic development outcomes.
8) How does SBA describe the partnership model behind the SBDC network?
The program is described as a bridging structure connecting federal, state, and local government resources with universities and colleges and private sector expertise. SBA retains responsibility for overall program management and federal oversight, while the model relies on close coordination among the SBDC recipient organization, SBA's OSBDC, and SBA District Offices.
9) What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is described as discretionary funding in the Business and Commerce activity category.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. As a matching grant program, applicants are expected to bring non-federal resources to meet match requirements.
11) What is the estimated total funding amount for this announcement?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $103,440,000.
12) How many awards did SBA anticipate making?
SBA anticipated making 63 awards, consistent with the national footprint of the SBDC system.
13) What is the range of individual award amounts?
Individual award amounts range from $199,999 (floor) up to $6,500,000 (ceiling), depending on the applicant's approved program scope and other factors governed by the SBDC program structure.
14) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2013.
15) What was the original closing deadline?
The original closing date was August 22, 2013 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
16) Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was later extended to August 30, 2013 at 11:00 pm Eastern.
17) What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived"?
The opportunity is shown as archived on September 21, 2013, indicating it is no longer an active posting in the system as of that date.
18) Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
SBA provided an additional information link for full details: http://www.sba.gov/about offices content/1/700/resources/13279
19) Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues were directed to the Grants Management Officer, David De Leva, at 202-205-7051 or david.deleva@sba.gov.
20) Which agency and internal program office are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC).
21) What statute authorizes the SBDC program referenced in this announcement?
The SBDC program referenced is authorized by Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648).
22) Why does the announcement emphasize coordination with SBA District Offices?
The announcement highlights that the cooperative agreement structure is designed to reflect shared involvement and coordination in delivering services, including coordination among the recipient organization, SBA's OSBDC, and SBA District Offices.
23) Does the announcement describe what drives the size of an individual award?
Yes, in general terms. It states award amounts depend on the applicant's approved program scope and other factors governed by the SBDC program structure.
24) What is CFDA 59.037?
CFDA 59.037 is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance program identifier listed for this opportunity.
25) What does the opportunity number OSBDC 2014 02 refer to?
OSBDC 2014 02 is the Funding Opportunity Number provided for this program announcement.
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