Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2016 01
Apply for OSBDC 2016 01
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Small Business Development Centers" 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 Jun 8, 2015 and posted on Jun 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2015 The closing date is 07/30/2015 at 1159 P.M. 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 $115,000,000.00 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 2016 01) opportunity is a Small Business Administration discretionary funding announcement that provides continued support for the nationwide Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. The SBA is inviting proposals only from organizations that already hold an SBA SBDC award, with eligibility limited specifically to SBDC Lead Centers. In practical terms, this is not an open competition for new applicants; it is aimed at existing SBDC lead organizations that manage SBDC networks and deliver small business advising, training, and related assistance under the SBA framework. For-profit businesses are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the SBA expects an ongoing, collaborative relationship with awardees during the period of performance rather than a hands-off grant. The activity category is Business and Commerce, and the program is listed under CFDA 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers). The announcement anticipates roughly 63 awards across the SBDC system, reflecting the broad, state-and-territory-based structure of the SBDC network.
The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient must provide non-federal resources to match a portion of the federal funds according to SBA program rules. While the summary provided does not spell out the match ratio, applicants should expect to document eligible matching sources and maintain records that substantiate the match throughout the award period, as this is a standard compliance element in SBDC cooperative agreements.
Financially, the SBA estimated total program funding at approximately $115,000,000 for this cycle. Individual awards were expected to vary widely depending on the size and scope of the lead center’s service area and program plan, with an award floor of $199,999 and an award ceiling of $6,500,000. This wide range signals that smaller jurisdictions and larger statewide programs may receive very different award amounts, tied to the cooperative agreement budget and the approved work plan.
Key dates for the announcement show it was posted June 5, 2015, with a closing date of July 30, 2015 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time. The opportunity was later archived on August 29, 2015. The funding opportunity number is OSBDC 2016 01, and the administering agency is the U.S. Small Business Administration.
For applicants needing the full program announcement or experiencing trouble accessing it electronically, the SBA provided a contact point through the Office of Small Business Development Center at (202) 205-6766.
FAQs: OSBDC 2016 01 (Office of Small Business Development Centers)
What is the OSBDC 2016 01 funding opportunity?
OSBDC 2016 01 is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary funding announcement that provides continued support for the nationwide Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program (CFDA 59.037).
Who is the administering agency?
The administering agency is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to continue supporting the SBDC program carried out by existing SBDC lead organizations that manage SBDC networks and deliver small business advising, training, and related assistance under the SBA framework.
Is this an open competition for new applicants?
No. This opportunity is not an open competition for new applicants. The SBA is inviting proposals only from organizations that already hold an SBA SBDC award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited specifically to SBDC Lead Centers that already hold an SBA SBDC award.
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
No. For-profit businesses are explicitly not eligible to apply for this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for awardees?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the SBA expects an ongoing, collaborative relationship with awardees during the period of performance rather than a fully hands-off grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Business and Commerce.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated roughly 63 awards across the SBDC system.
How much total funding did SBA estimate for this cycle?
The SBA estimated total program funding at approximately $115,000,000 for this cycle.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were expected to vary widely, with an award floor of $199,999 and an award ceiling of $6,500,000.
Why do award amounts vary so widely?
The award range reflects differences in the size and scope of each lead center’s service area and program plan, as well as the cooperative agreement budget and the approved work plan.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide non-federal resources to match a portion of the federal funds according to SBA program rules.
Is the match ratio specified in the summary provided?
No. The summary provided does not spell out the match ratio.
What should applicants expect regarding match documentation?
Applicants should expect to document eligible matching sources and maintain records substantiating the match throughout the award period as a standard compliance element in SBDC cooperative agreements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 5, 2015.
What was the application closing deadline?
The closing date was July 30, 2015 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 29, 2015.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OSBDC 2016 01.
Who should be contacted for the full announcement or if there are access issues?
For the full program announcement or help if it cannot be accessed electronically, contact the SBA Office of Small Business Development Center at (202) 205-6766.
What kind of organizations does this opportunity target in practice?
In practical terms, it targets existing SBDC lead organizations that already manage SBDC networks and deliver SBA-aligned advising, training, and related small business assistance.
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