Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2010 07
Apply for OSBDC 2010 07
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SBDC 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 Feb 11, 2010 and posted on Dec 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2010 Closing Date has been extended to February 22, 2010 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 $1,742,011.00 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 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) for the specific purpose of providing programs and services for small businesses in communities suffering economic hardship attributable to the downsizing or closing of businesses or government facilities. Eligibility Explanation An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC recipient organization currently funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SBDC Portable Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2010 07) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) designed to help Small Business Development Centers deliver "portable" business assistance in places experiencing economic disruption. The SBA’s goal is to support communities suffering hardship tied to major job losses, such as the downsizing or closure of significant businesses or government facilities, by bringing targeted small business counseling and training directly to affected entrepreneurs and small firms.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the SBA expects an active partnership role alongside the award recipient rather than a hands-off grant relationship. Projects funded under this announcement are expected to provide practical business management and technical assistance, including both short-term and long-term counseling as well as training. The services are aimed at people trying to start a business and at existing small businesses that need help stabilizing operations, improving management, and positioning themselves for recovery and growth in a difficult local economy.
Only existing Lead Small Business Development Centers are eligible to apply. In other words, applicants must already be current SBDC recipient organizations funded under the broader SBDC program. The program is authorized under Section 21(a)(4)(C)(viii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648(a)(4)(viii)), and it sits within the SBA’s larger SBDC network, which is described as the SBA’s largest matching-grant funded service delivery system for small business assistance. Even though the SBDC program overall is known for its matching structure, this specific opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants.
Funding for this announcement is relatively modest but spread across multiple awards. The SBA anticipated making about 18 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $1,742,011. Individual award amounts were expected to fall between a floor of $10,000 and a ceiling of $100,000, depending on the proposed project scope and needs. The activity category is Business and Commerce, and the relevant CFDA number is 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on December 10, 2009. The original application deadline was February 11, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time, but it was later extended, with the current closing date listed as February 22, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The archive date is February 23, 2010, indicating it is now a past opportunity rather than an open competition.
Programmatically, the announcement emphasizes the SBDC model as a partnership that links federal, state, and local resources with those of universities and the private sector. While the SBA maintains overall responsibility for management and oversight of the SBDC program, the day-to-day delivery of services relies on cooperation among SBA’s Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC), SBA District Offices, and the SBDC recipient organizations. The portable assistance concept fits into that mission by allowing SBDCs to rapidly deploy counseling and training capacity where it is most urgently needed due to sudden economic shocks.
For further details, the full announcement was made available through an SBA document link, and the SBA provided a contact point at the Office of Small Business Development Centers: (202) 205-6766 or OSBDC@sba.gov, particularly for applicants who had trouble accessing the materials electronically.
FAQs: SBDC Portable Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2010 07)
What is the SBDC Portable Assistance Program?
The SBDC Portable Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2010 07) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) deliver "portable" business assistance in communities experiencing economic disruption.
What does "portable" business assistance mean in this program?
"Portable" assistance refers to bringing targeted small business counseling and training directly to affected entrepreneurs and small firms in places dealing with sudden economic hardship, rather than requiring clients to travel to a fixed service location.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The SBA's goal is to support communities suffering hardship tied to major job losses, such as the downsizing or closure of significant businesses or government facilities, by rapidly deploying small business counseling and training where it is most urgently needed.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which means the SBA expects to have an active partnership role with the award recipient (as opposed to a hands-off grant relationship).
What kinds of services are projects expected to provide?
Funded projects are expected to provide practical business management and technical assistance, including both short-term and long-term counseling as well as training.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of the services?
Services are aimed at people trying to start a business and existing small businesses that need help stabilizing operations, improving management, and positioning themselves for recovery and growth in a difficult local economy.
What types of local events or conditions is the program designed to respond to?
The program is designed to respond to economic disruption connected to major job losses, including scenarios like the downsizing or closure of major businesses or government facilities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only existing Lead Small Business Development Centers are eligible to apply. Applicants must already be current SBDC recipient organizations funded under the broader SBDC program.
Are new organizations or non-SBDC entities eligible to apply?
No. Based on the eligibility language provided, applicants must be existing Lead SBDCs that are current SBDC recipients.
Is cost sharing or matching required for this opportunity?
No. This specific opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants.
How much funding was expected to be available under this announcement?
The SBA anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $1,742,011 for this announcement.
How many awards did the SBA expect to make?
The SBA anticipated making about 18 awards.
What was the expected range of individual award amounts?
Individual award amounts were expected to range from $10,000 (floor) to $100,000 (ceiling), depending on project scope and needs.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Business and Commerce.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The relevant CFDA number is 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 10, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was February 11, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time, and it was later extended. The closing date listed is February 22, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Is this an open funding opportunity right now?
No. The archive date is February 23, 2010, indicating this is a past opportunity rather than an open competition.
What authorizing law is cited for this opportunity?
The program is authorized under Section 21(a)(4)(C)(viii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648(a)(4)(viii)).
How does this program fit into the broader SBDC network?
The opportunity sits within the SBA's larger SBDC network, described as the SBA's largest matching-grant funded service delivery system for small business assistance. The portable assistance concept supports the SBDC mission by enabling rapid deployment of counseling and training capacity in areas hit by sudden economic shocks.
Which SBA offices are involved in the delivery and oversight of SBDC services?
While the SBA maintains overall responsibility for management and oversight of the SBDC program, day-to-day service delivery relies on cooperation among SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC), SBA District Offices, and SBDC recipient organizations.
Where could applicants access the full announcement materials?
The full announcement was made available through an SBA document link (as referenced in the opportunity information).
Who should be contacted for help accessing materials or for more information?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the materials electronically were directed to contact the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) at (202) 205-6766 or by email at OSBDC@sba.gov.
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