Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2012 05
Apply for OSBDC 2012 05
- 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 3, 2012 and posted on May 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2012 The closing date is June 14, 2012 at 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 $1,080,542.00 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 11 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 No. OSBDC 2012 05) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) designed to help communities facing economic disruption after a major employer or government facility downsizes or shuts down. The core purpose is to fund "portable assistance" efforts led by existing Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recipient organizations so they can quickly deliver practical, on-the-ground support that helps small businesses start up, stabilize, and remain sustainable during periods of job loss and local business instability. The opportunity is tied to the SBDC program authority under Section 21(n) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648), reflecting SBA's intent to use established SBDC networks and expertise to respond to sudden local economic shocks.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which typically means SBA expects active involvement beyond simply issuing funds, such as coordination on goals, oversight, and performance expectations. The funding activity category is Business and Commerce, and the program is associated with CFDA 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers). SBA anticipated making about 11 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,080,542. Individual awards were expected to range from $75,000 (floor) to $100,000 (ceiling), and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for eligible applicants and allow more of the award to go directly toward delivering services.
Eligibility is limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations that are currently funded under the SBDC program, rather than new applicants or organizations outside the SBDC system. In practical terms, this means the program is meant to be implemented by organizations already operating SBDC services and capable of rapidly deploying assistance into affected areas. While the listing notes "Others" in a general eligibility field, the controlling language is the synopsis: applicants must be current SBDC recipients, and additional eligibility details would be clarified in the full announcement.
The timeline for this opportunity was relatively straightforward and time-bound. The notice was posted and created on May 3, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 14, 2012 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The archive date was July 14, 2012, indicating it was a limited window solicitation focused on near-term response capacity.
Applicants were expected to propose portable assistance programs that could be deployed into economically challenged communities impacted by downsizing or closures. Although the short synopsis does not list specific required activities, the intent suggests proposals would focus on flexible, field-ready business advising and technical assistance that can travel to the affected community rather than requiring entrepreneurs to come to a fixed center. These efforts would logically include helping displaced workers and local entrepreneurs explore new ventures, supporting existing small firms with stabilization planning, improving access to capital and recovery resources, and strengthening operational resilience so local businesses can survive the disruption and contribute to longer-term community recovery.
For applicants needing the official full announcement, SBA provided an additional information link (http://www.sba.gov/about offices content/1/700/resources/13279). For access issues or administrative questions, the point of contact listed was David De Leva, Grants Management Officer, at 202-205-7051 or david.deleva@sba.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Portable Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC 2012 05)
What is the Portable Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC 2012 05)?
The Portable Assistance Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). It is intended to support rapid, practical help for communities experiencing economic disruption after a major employer or government facility downsizes or shuts down.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to fund "portable assistance" efforts led by existing Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recipient organizations so they can quickly deliver on-the-ground support that helps small businesses start up, stabilize, and remain sustainable during periods of job loss and local business instability.
What types of situations is this program designed to address?
This program is designed for communities facing economic disruption tied to a major employer or government facility downsizing or closure, which can trigger job losses and instability for local small businesses.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations that are currently funded under the SBDC program. The controlling eligibility language in the synopsis indicates applicants must be current SBDC recipients, even though a general eligibility field references "Others."
Are new applicants or organizations outside the SBDC system eligible?
No. Based on the synopsis, this opportunity is intended for organizations already operating SBDC services and already funded under the SBDC program, rather than new applicants or non-SBDC organizations.
What legal/program authority is this opportunity tied to?
The opportunity is tied to the SBDC program authority under Section 21(n) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648). This reflects SBA's intent to use established SBDC networks and expertise to respond to sudden local economic shocks.
What is the assistance model meant by "portable assistance"?
"Portable assistance" refers to flexible, field-ready business advising and technical assistance that can be deployed into the affected community, rather than requiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to travel to a fixed center.
What kinds of activities or services are expected under this program?
The short synopsis does not list specific required activities. However, the stated intent suggests proposals would focus on practical, deployable support such as helping small businesses start up, stabilize, and remain sustainable during local economic disruption.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. That generally means SBA expects active involvement beyond issuing funds, such as coordination on goals, oversight, and performance expectations.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Business and Commerce.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
How many awards did SBA anticipate making?
SBA anticipated making about 11 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,080,542.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $75,000 (floor) to $100,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted and created on May 3, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was June 14, 2012 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Was this a limited-time solicitation?
Yes. The timeline indicates a time-bound solicitation with a defined closing date, and the archive date was July 14, 2012.
Where could applicants find the full official announcement?
SBA provided an additional information link for the full announcement: http://www.sba.gov/about offices content/1/700/resources/13279
Who was the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The listed point of contact was David De Leva, Grants Management Officer.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Applicants could contact David De Leva by phone at 202-205-7051 or by email at david.deleva@sba.gov.
What is the intended role of SBDCs in this opportunity?
The program is meant to be implemented by organizations already operating SBDC services, leveraging established networks and expertise so assistance can be deployed quickly into affected areas.
What outcome is SBA aiming for in affected communities?
Based on the stated purpose, SBA is aiming to help small businesses start up, stabilize, and remain sustainable during periods of job loss and instability caused by major downsizing or shutdown events.
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