Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2013 01 FY
Apply for OSBDC 2013 01 FY
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Renewal of the Cooperative Agreement for Current Recipient Organizations" 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 Apr 17, 2012 and posted on Apr 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $110,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000,000.00 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).
- Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education and State governments
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled Renewal of the Cooperative Agreement for Current Recipient Organizations (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2013 01 FY), is a mandatory Small Business Administration (SBA) funding announcement aimed specifically at renewing support for organizations that are already recipients under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. The authority for the program comes from Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648). In practical terms, this announcement is not about launching brand-new SBDC networks from scratch; it is about continuing federal support for the established SBDC infrastructure already operating in states and territories through current recipient organizations.
The SBDC program is described as SBA's largest matching grant program and is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning SBA is not simply issuing funds and stepping back. Instead, the model emphasizes an ongoing partnership where SBA maintains general management and oversight while the recipient organization works closely with SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and local SBA District Offices to deliver services. The core purpose of the program is to sustain a nationwide service delivery network that provides high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and prospective entrepreneurs. The assistance is intended to translate into measurable outcomes such as business growth and expansion, innovation, productivity gains, and improvements in management practices.
A central theme of the announcement is collaboration. SBDCs function as a broad-based system that connects resources across federal, state, and local government, while also linking in educational institutions and private-sector expertise. In many states, SBDCs are anchored by universities or state entities and then extended through regional centers and affiliate locations. Through this structure, SBDCs help small businesses access counseling, training, and specialized advising that supports both local economic development priorities and SBA program goals. The announcement emphasizes that SBDCs and their partners develop programs and deliver business management and related services that align with the objectives of SBA as well as the goals of state and local funding partners that also contribute to the SBDC network.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of 110,500,000, with an award ceiling of 65,000,000 and an award floor of 199,999. The opportunity anticipates 63 awards, reflecting the national footprint of the SBDC program. Because this is a matching grant, cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipient organizations must provide non-federal resources to match SBA funds under the terms of the SBDC program. The assistance is categorized under Business and Commerce and is tied to CFDA number 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers), which is the federal assistance listing associated with the SBDC program.
Eligibility is directed to existing SBDC recipient organizations, and the eligible applicant types noted include private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and state governments. The listing also uses a broader category label of "Others" with a note to consult the full announcement for clarifications, which is typical when the program has specific statutory or programmatic rules about who can serve as the lead recipient in each state or territory.
Key dates included in the opportunity record show the posting date and creation date as April 17, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 19, 2012, and an archive date of July 20, 2012. This indicates the announcement was time-limited for that cycle and later archived, but the summary still reflects how SBA structured renewal funding for existing SBDC cooperative agreements during that period.
For applicants needing guidance, the announcement directs questions to SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers. Contact details provided include a main phone number at (202) 205-6766, an additional phone number (202) 205-7051, and an OSBDC email reference, with a note that organizations having difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically should contact OSBDC. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a continuation mechanism for the national SBDC network, ensuring that existing lead SBDC organizations can renew cooperative agreements and maintain the delivery of counseling, training, and small business development services in partnership with SBA and local stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Renewal of the Cooperative Agreement for Current Recipient Organizations and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2013 01 FY.
Is this funding intended for brand-new SBDC networks?
No. This announcement is specifically a renewal opportunity for organizations that are already current recipients under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. It is described as continuing federal support for the established SBDC infrastructure operating in states and territories through current recipient organizations.
Who is the sponsoring federal agency for this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), working through the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC).
What type of funding mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means SBA does not simply award funds and step away; SBA maintains general management and oversight while the recipient works closely with OSBDC and local SBA District Offices to deliver services.
What is the legal authority for the SBDC program referenced in this announcement?
The program authority is cited as Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648).
What is the purpose of renewing this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to sustain a nationwide service delivery network that provides high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and prospective entrepreneurs. The assistance is intended to translate into measurable outcomes such as business growth and expansion, innovation, productivity gains, and improvements in management practices.
What kinds of services does the SBDC network deliver under this program?
Based on the description provided, SBDCs support small businesses and prospective entrepreneurs through services such as counseling, training, and specialized advising focused on business management and related assistance.
How does SBA describe the SBDC program in terms of scale and structure?
The SBDC program is described as SBA's largest matching grant program and is designed as a collaborative, nationwide network with federal oversight and state/local delivery partnerships.
What does it mean that this is a "matching grant"?
It means cost sharing or matching is required. Recipient organizations must provide non-federal resources to match SBA funds under the terms of the SBDC program.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 59.037, which is the federal assistance listing associated with the Small Business Development Centers program.
What is the assistance category for this opportunity?
The assistance is categorized under Business and Commerce.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is directed to existing SBDC recipient organizations. The eligible applicant types noted include:
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- State governments
The opportunity also includes an "Others" label with a note to consult the full announcement for clarification, which typically reflects program-specific rules about who may serve as the lead recipient in a state or territory.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate?
The opportunity anticipates 63 awards, reflecting the national footprint of the SBDC program.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is 110,500,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The opportunity lists an award floor of 199,999 and an award ceiling of 65,000,000.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The key dates shown in the opportunity record are:
- Posting date: April 17, 2012
- Creation date: April 17, 2012
- Closing date (original and current): July 19, 2012
- Archive date: July 20, 2012
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The record indicates a closing date of July 19, 2012 and an archive date of July 20, 2012, meaning it was time-limited for that cycle and later archived.
What does the announcement emphasize about collaboration and partnerships?
The announcement emphasizes that SBDCs function as a broad-based system connecting resources across federal, state, and local government, as well as educational institutions and private-sector expertise. It also notes that SBDCs and their partners develop and deliver programs that align with both SBA objectives and the goals of state and local funding partners that contribute to the network.
How are SBDCs commonly structured within states or territories?
The description notes that in many states, SBDCs are anchored by universities or state entities, then extended through regional centers and affiliate locations to deliver services more broadly.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the announcement?
Questions are directed to SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC).
What contact phone numbers are provided for OSBDC?
The announcement provides the following phone numbers:
- (202) 205-6766
- (202) 205-7051
What if an organization cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The announcement notes that organizations having difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically should contact OSBDC.
How should this opportunity be understood in plain terms?
It is a continuation mechanism for the national SBDC network, allowing existing lead SBDC recipient organizations to renew cooperative agreements and maintain delivery of counseling, training, and small business development services in partnership with SBA and local stakeholders.
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