Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2013 02 CY
Apply for OSBDC 2013 02 CY
- 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 Aug 28, 2012 and posted on Apr 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2012 The closing date has been extended to Tuesday, September 4, 2012 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 $110,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,500,000.00 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 opportunity is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) renewal notice for organizations that are already funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. Issued by the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) under Program Announcement OSBDC 2012 02 (CY), it invites current SBDC recipient organizations to apply to renew their cooperative agreement support authorized by Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648). The basic purpose is to continue operating the national SBDC service network, which is described as SBA's largest matching grant program and is designed to deliver practical, high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs. The overarching outcomes SBA emphasizes include small business growth and expansion, innovation, improved productivity, and stronger management practices.
The program is structured as a partnership model rather than a simple pass-through grant. While SBA retains responsibility for overall management and oversight, the day-to-day delivery of counseling, training, and other forms of business assistance is carried out by SBDCs through their recipient organizations and broader networks. The announcement highlights that SBDCs work closely with SBA's OSBDC and local SBA District Offices to design services and programs that align with SBA economic development priorities as well as the goals of state and local funding partners. In practice, the SBDC system is positioned as a connector across sectors: it links federal, state, and local government resources with universities and colleges and with private-sector expertise, with the intent of building a broad-based support infrastructure for the small business community.
Administratively, this funding is listed as a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), reflecting SBA's continuing involvement in program direction and oversight. The funding opportunity number is OSBDC 2013 02 CY, and it falls under the business and commerce activity category with CFDA number 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers). Cost sharing or matching is required, consistent with how the SBDC program is typically financed through combined federal and non-federal resources. SBA anticipated making 63 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $110,500,000. Individual award amounts vary widely, with a stated floor of $199,999 and a ceiling of $6,500,000, reflecting differences in state or regional program scale and service coverage.
Eligibility is focused on existing SBDC recipient organizations and is described in the notice under the "Others" category, with clarification provided in the announcement's eligibility section. The listed eligible applicant types include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and state governments, which aligns with the common SBDC host structure where a lead institution (often a state university or state agency) administers the cooperative agreement and coordinates a network of service centers and partners.
Key dates in the posting indicate it was posted April 17, 2012, created in the system August 28, 2012, and originally scheduled to close August 23, 2012. The closing date was extended to Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. For applicants needing the full announcement or having access issues, SBA directed inquiries to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at (202) 205-6766, with OSBDC listed as the primary point of contact for questions about the program announcement and application details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - SBA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Renewal Notice
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) renewal notice for organizations that are already funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. It invites current SBDC recipient organizations to apply to renew their cooperative agreement support.
Who is issuing this renewal notice?
The renewal notice is issued by the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) under Program Announcement OSBDC 2012 02 (CY).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OSBDC 2013 02 CY.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding is provided as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. This reflects SBA's continuing involvement in program direction and oversight.
What law authorizes this SBDC renewal support?
The cooperative agreement support is authorized by Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648).
What is the basic purpose of the SBDC renewal funding?
The purpose is to continue operating the national SBDC service network, which SBA describes as its largest matching grant program. The network is designed to deliver practical, high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs.
What outcomes does SBA emphasize for the SBDC program?
SBA highlights outcomes including small business growth and expansion, innovation, improved productivity, and stronger management practices.
How is the SBDC program structured (pass-through grant vs. partnership model)?
The SBDC program is structured as a partnership model rather than a simple pass-through grant. SBA retains responsibility for overall management and oversight, while SBDCs deliver counseling, training, and other business assistance through their recipient organizations and broader networks.
What is SBA's role compared to the SBDC recipient's role?
SBA, through OSBDC, maintains overall management and oversight. The day-to-day delivery of services (such as counseling and training) is carried out by SBDCs through their recipient organizations and their networks of service centers and partners.
How do SBDCs coordinate with SBA at the local level?
The announcement notes that SBDCs work closely with SBA's OSBDC and local SBA District Offices to design services and programs that align with SBA economic development priorities and with the goals of state and local funding partners.
What kinds of organizations and partners are involved in the SBDC system?
The SBDC system is positioned as a connector across sectors, linking federal, state, and local government resources with universities and colleges and with private-sector expertise to support the small business community.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the business and commerce activity category.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, consistent with how the SBDC program is typically financed using combined federal and non-federal resources.
How many awards did SBA anticipate making under this announcement?
SBA anticipated making 63 awards under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $110,500,000.
What are the minimum and maximum individual award amounts?
Individual award amounts vary widely, with a stated minimum (floor) of $199,999 and a maximum (ceiling) of $6,500,000. The variation reflects differences in state or regional program scale and service coverage.
Who is eligible to apply for this renewal funding?
Eligibility is focused on existing SBDC recipient organizations (i.e., organizations already funded under the SBDC program). The notice lists eligibility under the "Others" category and provides clarification in the announcement's eligibility section.
What applicant organization types are listed as eligible in the notice?
The listed eligible applicant types include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and state governments. This aligns with the common SBDC host structure where a lead institution (often a state university or state agency) administers the cooperative agreement and coordinates the SBDC network.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date shown is April 17, 2012.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The opportunity was created in the system on August 28, 2012.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The opportunity was originally scheduled to close on August 23, 2012. The closing date was extended to Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Who should applicants contact if they need the full announcement or have access issues?
SBA directed inquiries to the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) at (202) 205-6766. OSBDC is listed as the primary point of contact for questions about the program announcement and application details.
Which SBA office is the primary point of contact for program questions?
The SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) is the primary point of contact.
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