Opportunity Information: Apply for GCBD 2008 01
Apply for GCBD 2008 01
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SBA Emerging 200 Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.007 7(j) Technical Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 3, 2008 and posted on Mar 20, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2008 April 10, 2008, 115959 PM EST Thank you for attending the bidders call on April 3, 2008. The transcript of the call will be coming soon on the full announcement link below.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All Public or private sources eligible to apply for Federal grant funding. section of the announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SBA Emerging 200 Initiative grant opportunity (Program Announcement No. GCBD 2008 01) was a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Small Business Administration under CFDA 59.007 (7(j) Technical Assistance). The SBA sought one organization to receive a cooperative agreement to develop and deliver a national curriculum supporting the SBA's "Emerging 200" initiative. The selected awardee would be responsible for providing structured business training and related technical assistance, with the work focused on helping small businesses strengthen growth plans and scale successfully within targeted inner-city markets.
At its core, the Emerging 200 initiative was designed to identify roughly 200 inner-city small businesses nationwide that demonstrated strong growth potential and then surround them with the tools, guidance, and connections needed to expand. The program centered on intensive instruction aimed at helping participating firms build a practical, competitive expansion strategy. Key subject areas included growth planning, pathways to capital access, and opportunities connected to contracting, alongside broader business development supports. In addition to classroom-style learning, the model emphasized counseling, mentoring, and peer and community networking so that participants could learn from experienced advisors and also build relationships with other business owners, local leaders, and the financial community.
Funding was set at an estimated total of $400,000, with an award ceiling and floor both listed as $400,000, indicating a single anticipated award at that level. The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, meaning SBA expected ongoing involvement or collaboration during project performance rather than a hands-off grant. The initial project period was one year, with up to four optional additional years available, contingent on continued authorization and appropriations as well as satisfactory performance.
Eligibility was broadly defined: public or private entities generally eligible to apply for federal grant funding could apply, with the announcement noting "Others" and pointing applicants to additional eligibility details in the full notice. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted March 20, 2008, created April 3, 2008, and closed April 10, 2008 at 11:59:59 PM EST, with the archive date listed as April 11, 2008. The SBA also referenced a bidders call held April 3, 2008, with a transcript to be made available through the full announcement materials.
For programmatic questions, SBA directed inquiries to the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development at e200@sba.gov. For budget or funding questions, applicants were instructed to contact the Division of Procurement and Grants Management at electronic.grants@sba.gov. The opportunity materials also pointed to SBA's GCBD web page for additional information, and Grants.gov support was listed for applicants needing help accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): SBA Emerging 200 Initiative (Program Announcement No. GCBD 2008 01)
What is the SBA Emerging 200 Initiative grant opportunity?
The SBA Emerging 200 Initiative grant opportunity (Program Announcement No. GCBD 2008 01) was a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under CFDA 59.007 (7(j) Technical Assistance). It funded a cooperative agreement for one organization to develop and deliver a national curriculum supporting SBA's "Emerging 200" initiative.
What was the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose was to select one organization to provide structured business training and related technical assistance designed to help small businesses strengthen growth plans and scale successfully within targeted inner-city markets.
How did the "Emerging 200" initiative work at a high level?
The initiative was designed to identify roughly 200 inner-city small businesses nationwide with strong growth potential and provide them with training, guidance, and connections to support expansion. The model emphasized intensive instruction and practical strategy development for growth.
What kinds of activities would the awardee be responsible for delivering?
The selected awardee would be responsible for developing and delivering a national curriculum and providing structured business training and related technical assistance. The approach included classroom-style instruction as well as counseling, mentoring, and peer/community networking components.
What subject areas were emphasized in the training curriculum?
Key subject areas included growth planning, pathways to capital access, and opportunities connected to contracting, along with broader business development supports.
Was the award focused on training only, or were other supports included?
Beyond instruction, the model emphasized counseling, mentoring, and networking so participants could learn from experienced advisors and build relationships with other business owners, local leaders, and the financial community.
How many awards did SBA expect to make?
The notice indicated a single anticipated award. Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as $400,000, which aligns with one award at that level.
What was the total expected funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $400,000, with an award ceiling and floor of $400,000.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this opportunity used a cooperative agreement?
It meant SBA expected ongoing involvement or collaboration during project performance, rather than a hands-off relationship typical of some grants.
How long was the project period?
The initial project period was one year.
Were additional years of funding possible?
Yes. The opportunity included up to four optional additional years, contingent on continued authorization and appropriations as well as satisfactory performance.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly defined. Public or private entities generally eligible to apply for federal grant funding could apply. The announcement also referenced "Others" and pointed applicants to additional eligibility details in the full notice.
Which SBA program office was associated with this opportunity?
Programmatic inquiries were directed to the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 59.007, identified as 7(j) Technical Assistance.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2008, and it closed on April 10, 2008 at 11:59:59 PM EST.
What were the created date and archive date?
The listing showed a created date of April 3, 2008, and an archive date of April 11, 2008.
Was there a bidders call for this opportunity?
Yes. SBA referenced a bidders call held on April 3, 2008, and noted that a transcript would be made available through the full announcement materials.
Where should programmatic questions be sent?
Programmatic questions were directed to e200@sba.gov.
Where should budget or funding questions be sent?
Budget or funding questions were directed to electronic.grants@sba.gov.
Where could applicants find additional information referenced by SBA?
The opportunity materials pointed to SBA's GCBD web page for additional information.
What support was listed for applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement?
Grants.gov support was listed for applicants needing help accessing the full announcement.
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