Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2013 05
Apply for OSBDC 2013 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 21, 2013 and posted on May 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2013 The closing date is June 27, 2013 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 2013 05) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program (CFDA 59.037). It is designed specifically for organizations that are already existing SBDC recipients currently funded under the SBDC program authorized by Section 21(n) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648), including related provisions in Public Law 110 186, Section 107. The central purpose is to have these current SBDC awardees create and deliver "portable assistance" services that can be deployed to communities experiencing economic disruption, particularly where a major employer or government facility has downsized or closed. These disruptions often lead to job losses, reduced local spending, and heightened instability for existing small businesses, and the program aims to respond quickly with practical support to help small businesses start, survive, and stabilize during the transition.
In practical terms, the program focuses on developing assistance models that are flexible and mobile rather than tied to one fixed location. The intent is to allow SBDCs to bring counseling, training, and technical assistance directly to affected areas, reaching entrepreneurs and small business owners who may suddenly need help with cash flow, business planning, accessing capital, marketing, restructuring, or exploring new customer segments after a local economic shock. The targeted outcomes are the startup and sustainability of small business concerns in communities that have become economically challenged due to closures or downsizing events, with an emphasis on mitigating the ripple effects of lost jobs and preventing further small business failures.
The SBA anticipated making around 10 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $75,000 (award floor) and $100,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity did not include a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award, which can make participation more feasible for eligible SBDC organizations seeking to expand or adapt services rapidly.
Key administrative details include a posted and created date of May 21, 2013, with an application closing deadline of June 27, 2013 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The archive date was July 27, 2013, indicating when the opportunity would be formally archived in the listings. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," but the text makes clear that the intended applicant pool is limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations already funded under the SBDC program, with additional eligibility specifics referenced in the official synopsis.
For applicants or interested parties needing the full announcement or help accessing it, the SBA provided an additional information link on its website and a direct contact at the Office of Small Business Development Centers. Assistance was available by phone at (202) 205 6766, and by email at OSBDC@sba.gov.
Portable Assistance Program (OSBDC 2013 05) - FAQs
What is the Portable Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2013 05)?
The Portable Assistance Program is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program (CFDA 59.037). It supports current SBDC awardees in creating and delivering "portable assistance" services that can be deployed to communities experiencing economic disruption.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to enable existing SBDC recipients to rapidly deliver practical small business support in communities affected by major employer or government facility downsizing or closures, helping local small businesses start, survive, and stabilize during the transition.
Who is eligible to apply for this program?
This opportunity is designed specifically for organizations that are already existing SBDC recipients currently funded under the SBDC program authorized by Section 21(n) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648), including related provisions in Public Law 110 186, Section 107. While eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," the intended applicant pool is limited to current SBDC awardees.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a discretionary grant opportunity through a cooperative agreement under the SBDC program.
What does "portable assistance" mean in this program?
"Portable assistance" refers to flexible, mobile assistance models that are not tied to a single fixed location. The intent is for SBDCs to bring counseling, training, and technical assistance directly into affected communities following an economic shock.
What types of communities are targeted by the Portable Assistance Program?
The program targets communities experiencing economic disruption, especially where a major employer or a government facility has downsized or closed, leading to job losses, reduced local spending, and instability for existing small businesses.
What kinds of services are expected to be delivered with this funding?
The program emphasizes deploying SBDC counseling, training, and technical assistance into impacted areas. Examples mentioned include support related to cash flow, business planning, accessing capital, marketing, restructuring, and exploring new customer segments after a local economic disruption.
What outcomes is SBA looking for through this program?
The targeted outcomes are the startup and sustainability of small business concerns in economically challenged communities affected by closures or downsizing events, with an emphasis on mitigating ripple effects from job losses and preventing additional small business failures.
How many awards did SBA expect to make under this announcement?
SBA anticipated making approximately 10 awards under this funding opportunity.
What is the total estimated funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,000,000.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $75,000 (award floor) to $100,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity did not include a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted and created date was May 21, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing deadline was June 27, 2013 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 27, 2013, indicating when the opportunity would be formally archived in the listings.
What federal program is this associated with?
This opportunity is offered under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program (CFDA 59.037).
What legal authority is referenced for the eligible SBDC program recipients?
The opportunity references the SBDC program as authorized by Section 21(n) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648), including related provisions in Public Law 110 186, Section 107.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The SBA provided an additional information link on its website for accessing the full announcement.
Who can be contacted for questions or help accessing the opportunity details?
Interested parties could contact the Office of Small Business Development Centers by phone at (202) 205 6766 or by email at OSBDC@sba.gov.
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