Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2014 06
Apply for OSBDC 2014 06
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Portable Assistance Program" 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 22, 2014 and posted on May 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2014 The closing date is June 26, 2014 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Portable Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2014 06) is a discretionary Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity designed specifically for organizations that already serve as SBA funded Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Lead Centers. The program is set up as a cooperative agreement, which typically means SBA expects to have an active role in the project beyond simply issuing a check, such as providing oversight, coordination, or collaboration during performance. The overall goal is to quickly direct targeted, on the ground small business technical assistance into a clearly defined area that is experiencing significant economic disruption.
At the center of the announcement is the requirement that applicants demonstrate a real, recent, and serious economic problem within a discrete geographic area served by their SBDC network. The disruption must be tied to diminished business activity or reduced government operations, and the proposal needs to make a convincing case that the conditions are materially affecting local businesses. In practical terms, SBA is looking for a situation where normal economic functioning has been interrupted in a way that calls for rapid deployment of advising, training, and recovery support for small businesses, with the SBDC Lead Center acting as the coordinating hub.
Applicants must submit a detailed plan describing how they will deliver technical assistance to the affected area, and the plan must include clear objectives and measurable milestones. This is not framed as general capacity building for the SBDC program; it is positioned as portable or surge assistance that can be directed to a particular impacted community. While the announcement summary does not list specific allowable activities in the text provided, the emphasis on technical assistance strongly suggests deliverables like advising sessions, recovery and continuity planning help, access to capital guidance, counseling on government contracting or regulatory issues if relevant, and training events tailored to the disruption. The milestones requirement indicates SBA wants applicants to define what will be accomplished by when, and how progress will be tracked.
Funding for the opportunity is estimated at a total of $1,000,000 with an expected 10 awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from $75,000 (floor) to $100,000 (ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier for eligible Lead Centers to propose a response effort based on demonstrated need rather than their ability to contribute additional funds.
Eligibility is narrowly limited: only SBA funded SBDC Lead Centers may apply, and the notice explicitly states that only applications from Lead Centers will be considered. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers) and is categorized under Business and Commerce. The application deadline for this cycle was June 26, 2014 at 11:59 pm Eastern, with the posting date of May 22, 2014 and an archive date of July 26, 2014, indicating this was a time sensitive, short window call meant to mobilize assistance quickly.
For applicants who needed the full announcement or had access issues, SBA directed inquiries to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at (202) 205 6766 or OSBDC@sba.gov, and provided an additional information link hosted on SBA.gov.
Portable Assistance Program (OSBDC 2014 06) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portable Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2014 06)?
The Portable Assistance Program (OSBDC 2014 06) is a discretionary Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity intended to rapidly deploy targeted, on-the-ground small business technical assistance into a clearly defined area experiencing significant economic disruption.
What type of award is this program using?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. In general, that means SBA expects to have an active role during performance (for example, oversight, coordination, or collaboration) rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to SBA funded Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Lead Centers. The notice explicitly states that only applications from Lead Centers will be considered.
Can an SBDC service center or other non-Lead organization apply?
No. Based on the notice language provided, only SBA funded SBDC Lead Centers are eligible and only their applications will be considered.
What is the main purpose or goal of the program?
The program goal is to quickly direct targeted, on-the-ground small business technical assistance into a discrete geographic area that is undergoing significant economic disruption, with the SBDC Lead Center acting as the coordinating hub for the response effort.
What kind of situation is SBA looking for in the affected area?
Applicants must demonstrate a real, recent, and serious economic problem within a discrete geographic area served by their SBDC network. The disruption must be tied to diminished business activity or reduced government operations, and the application must show that local businesses are being materially affected.
Does the disruption have to be recent and clearly defined?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that the economic problem must be real, recent, serious, and located within a discrete geographic area, rather than being a broad or general economic challenge.
What does "portable" or "surge" assistance mean in this context?
In this program, "portable" (or surge) assistance refers to technical assistance capacity that can be directed quickly into a specific impacted community. It is not framed as general capacity building for the SBDC program overall; it is framed as a focused response to a particular disruption.
What must an applicant include in the proposal plan?
Applicants must submit a detailed plan describing how they will deliver technical assistance to the affected area. The plan must include clear objectives and measurable milestones, including what will be accomplished, by when, and how progress will be tracked.
Are measurable milestones required?
Yes. The opportunity requires clear objectives and measurable milestones, indicating SBA expects applicants to define outputs and timing and to track progress against those milestones.
What types of activities are expected to be supported?
The provided summary does not list specific allowable activities. However, it strongly emphasizes targeted small business technical assistance delivered on the ground. Examples consistent with that emphasis may include advising, training, and recovery-oriented support tailored to the disruption (as long as they align with the applicant's proposed objectives and milestones).
Is this funding meant for general SBDC capacity building?
No. The program is positioned as targeted assistance for a particular impacted community, rather than a general expansion of SBDC capacity or a broad, ongoing program enhancement.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
Total estimated funding is $1,000,000.
How many awards does SBA expect to make?
SBA expected to make approximately 10 awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $75,000 to $100,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
What category is this funding opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Business and Commerce.
When was the application due for this cycle?
The application deadline for this cycle was June 26, 2014 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
When was the opportunity posted and archived?
The posting date was May 22, 2014, and the archive date was July 26, 2014.
Who should applicants contact if they need the full announcement or have access issues?
Inquiries were directed to the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers at (202) 205-6766 or OSBDC@sba.gov. An additional information link was also provided on SBA.gov.
What role does the SBDC Lead Center play in this program?
The SBDC Lead Center is expected to serve as the coordinating hub for delivering technical assistance into the impacted area, aligning the response effort with the proposed objectives and measurable milestones.
Does SBA intend to be involved during performance?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, SBA typically expects to be involved in project performance through oversight, coordination, or collaboration.
Is the affected area required to be within the applicant's SBDC network service area?
Yes. The disruption must be demonstrated within a discrete geographic area served by the applicant's SBDC network.
What kinds of impacts must be demonstrated on local businesses?
The proposal must make a convincing case that the disruption conditions are materially affecting local businesses, tied to diminished business activity or reduced government operations.
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