Opportunity Information: Apply for SBDC 2009 0007
Apply for SBDC 2009 0007
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2009 and posted on Apr 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2009 May 29, 2009, 1159 PM Eastern Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $990,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- SBDC Lead Centers and Intermediaries
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Opportunity Summary:
The Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program (Funding Opportunity No. SBDC 2009 0007) was a discretionary Small Business Administration (SBA) grant competition designed to expand drug free workplace efforts among small businesses by funding organizations that can deliver hands-on assistance. The SBA planned to make cooperative agreement awards to support both technical assistance (guidance, training, program design help) and financial assistance services that help small employers implement Drug Free Workplace Programs. The overall intent is practical, workplace-focused prevention: helping small firms put clear policies and education in place, strengthen supervisory skills, and encourage participation by both employers and employees.
The legal foundation for the program comes from Section 27 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 654). Under that authority, SBA can fund eligible intermediaries and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) organizations through cooperative agreements to help small businesses establish drug free workplace programs. The statute also expects SBDC grant recipients to provide information and assistance related to drug free workplace implementation, and it authorizes SBA to provide additional funding to SBDCs specifically for this purpose. Over time, Congress renamed the initiative the Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program to honor Senator Paul D. Coverdell, who sponsored the original legislation. A later change in the Consolidated FY2005 Appropriations bill (December 8, 2004) broadened who could serve as an intermediary by explicitly allowing organizations specializing in drug prevention services, including community anti-drug coalitions, to be eligible.
In terms of what funded projects were expected to do, the announcement emphasizes several core service areas. Grantees were expected to conduct outreach to the small business community that explains the benefits of maintaining a drug free workplace and actively encourages employers and employees to participate in drug free workplace programming. Beyond outreach, projects were expected to provide supervisory training, which typically includes recognizing and responding appropriately to workplace substance issues and understanding program policies and procedures. The announcement also mentions voluntary education for parents as part of the contemplated program activities, indicating an interest in prevention messaging that extends beyond the workplace into family and community contexts when appropriate. The overall approach is not just policy development, but active education and capacity-building so small businesses can sustain these programs.
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally means SBA anticipated substantial involvement or partnership in how the work would be carried out and monitored. The period of performance was described as a two-year award with an option for an additional two years, contingent on continued authorization and funding. The SBA expected to make about six awards in total, with an estimated total funding level of $990,000. Individual awards were projected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling), and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated.
Eligibility was limited to SBDC Lead Centers and eligible intermediaries (with further detail referenced in the announcement materials). A notable restriction is that current Drug Free Workplace Program (DFWP) grantees were not eligible to apply, meaning the competition was intended to bring in new providers rather than renew existing ones. The funding activity category was listed under Business and Commerce, reflecting the program's focus on improving workplace practices and small business operations through prevention-oriented support services.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted April 13, 2009, with an application deadline of May 29, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, and it was archived May 30, 2009. For applicant support, program questions were directed to Rachel Karton in the SBA Small Business Development Center Office at (202) 619-1816, while budget or funding questions were directed to Patricia Branch, Agreement Officer, via electronic.grants@sba.gov. The announcement also referenced an additional information link hosted by SBA that contained the full program guidance and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program (SBDC 2009 0007)
What is the Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program?
The Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program was a discretionary U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) grant competition designed to expand drug free workplace efforts among small businesses by funding organizations that could deliver hands-on assistance to help employers implement Drug Free Workplace Programs.
What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
The funding opportunity number listed for this competition is SBDC 2009 0007.
Who ran this grant competition?
The competition was run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), with program administration associated with the SBA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Office.
What is the primary goal of the program?
The overall intent was practical, workplace-focused prevention. The program aimed to help small firms put clear policies and education in place, strengthen supervisory skills, and encourage participation by both employers and employees in drug free workplace programming.
What kinds of support were awardees expected to provide?
The SBA planned to make cooperative agreement awards to support both technical assistance and financial assistance services that help small employers implement Drug Free Workplace Programs. Technical assistance was described as including guidance, training, and program design help.
What core activities were emphasized for funded projects?
The announcement emphasized outreach to the small business community about the benefits of maintaining a drug free workplace and encouraging participation in programming. It also emphasized supervisory training and referenced voluntary education for parents as part of the contemplated activities.
What is meant by outreach under this opportunity?
Outreach referred to efforts to engage the small business community by explaining the benefits of maintaining a drug free workplace and actively encouraging employers and employees to participate in drug free workplace programming.
What is meant by supervisory training in this program context?
Supervisory training was described as typically including recognizing and responding appropriately to workplace substance issues and understanding program policies and procedures.
Did the opportunity include education beyond the workplace?
Yes. The announcement mentioned voluntary education for parents, suggesting prevention messaging that could extend beyond the workplace into family and community contexts when appropriate.
What type of award was offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally indicates SBA anticipated substantial involvement or partnership in how the work would be carried out and monitored.
What was the period of performance?
The period of performance was described as a two-year award with an option for an additional two years, contingent on continued authorization and funding.
How many awards did SBA expect to make?
The SBA expected to make about six awards in total.
What was the estimated total funding level for the competition?
The estimated total funding level was $990,000.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were projected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to SBDC Lead Centers and eligible intermediaries (with additional details referenced in the announcement materials).
Were current Drug Free Workplace Program grantees eligible to apply?
No. Current Drug Free Workplace Program (DFWP) grantees were not eligible to apply. The competition was intended to bring in new providers rather than renew existing ones.
What law authorized this program?
The legal foundation cited was Section 27 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 654), which authorizes SBA to fund eligible intermediaries and SBDC organizations through cooperative agreements to help small businesses establish drug free workplace programs.
Why is it called the Paul D. Coverdell Drug Free Workplace Program?
Congress renamed the initiative to honor Senator Paul D. Coverdell, who sponsored the original legislation.
How did eligibility for intermediaries change over time?
A change in the Consolidated FY2005 Appropriations bill (December 8, 2004) broadened who could serve as an intermediary by explicitly allowing organizations specializing in drug prevention services, including community anti-drug coalitions, to be eligible.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed under Business and Commerce.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 29, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 30, 2009.
Who should applicants contact for program questions?
Program questions were directed to Rachel Karton in the SBA Small Business Development Center Office at (202) 619-1816.
Who should applicants contact for budget or funding questions?
Budget or funding questions were directed to Patricia Branch, Agreement Officer, via email at electronic.grants@sba.gov.
Was there a source for full program guidance and requirements?
Yes. The announcement referenced an additional information link hosted by SBA that contained full program guidance and requirements.
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