Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2010 01
Apply for OSBDC 2010 01
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Development Center FY 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 Jun 2, 2009 and posted on Jun 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2009 Closing date is July 23, 2009 at 900 pm 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 $104,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,564,096.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 22 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC recipient organization currently funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program for a program year of October to September (Fiscal Year FY). An application submitted by an entity that is not a current lead SBDC will not be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Small Business Development Center (SBDC) FY Renewal of the Cooperative Agreement for Current Recipient Organizations" (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2010 01), is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) program announcement intended to renew funding for organizations that already serve as lead SBDC recipients. It is not a competition for brand-new SBDC operators; eligibility is limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations currently funded under the SBDC program for a fiscal-year cycle (October through September). Any application submitted by an entity that is not the current lead SBDC in its service area will not be considered. The announcement notes that OSBDC 2010 01 (for FY applicants) and OSBDC 2010 02 (for CY applicants) are identical in content, meaning the guidance and requirements are the same even though the program-year structure differs.
The SBDC program is authorized under Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648) and is described as SBA's largest matching-grant-funded service delivery network. The purpose of the renewed cooperative agreement is to continue providing high-quality business management and technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Services emphasized in the announcement include both short- and long-term counseling and business training for clients who want to start a business or expand an existing one. The broader intent is economic development: helping small firms and new entrepreneurs improve management practices, increase productivity, support innovation, and ultimately promote business growth and expansion within their communities.
A key feature of the program is its partnership structure. While SBA maintains overall management and oversight of the SBDC program, the delivery of services is framed as a collaborative effort among SBA (including OSBDC and SBA District Offices), the lead recipient organization, and other state and local funding partners. SBDCs are positioned as a linking mechanism that connects federal, state, and local government resources with the educational community and the private sector, creating a broad-based support system for the small business community. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (rather than a simple grant), applicants should generally expect meaningful federal involvement in areas such as program direction, coordination, performance expectations, and oversight consistent with cooperative agreement norms.
Cost sharing is required. Award recipients must provide non-federal matching funds on a 1:1 basis, meaning one non-federal dollar for each federal dollar awarded. The announcement allows up to one-half of the required match to be provided through in-kind contributions, but at least 50 percent of the match must be cash. This requirement is central to the SBDC model and reflects the expectation that SBDC operations are jointly supported by federal and non-federal stakeholders.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the "Business and Commerce" activity category, with CFDA number 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers). SBA anticipated about 22 awards under this cycle. The estimated total funding amount is listed as $104,500,000, with individual awards ranging from an award floor of $611,111 to an award ceiling of $6,564,096. The posting date is June 2, 2009, with an opening date of June 1, 2009, and a closing deadline of July 23, 2009 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (the opportunity was archived July 24, 2009). For further details or difficulties accessing the full announcement, the OSBDC contact information provided includes phone (202) 205-6766 and email OSBDC@sba.gov, and the announcement points to SBA's SBDC funding opportunities webpage for source documents.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Small Business Development Center (SBDC) FY Renewal of the Cooperative Agreement for Current Recipient Organizations."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OSBDC 2010 01.
What is the purpose of this announcement?
This is an SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) program announcement to renew funding for organizations that already serve as lead SBDC recipients. The renewed cooperative agreement is intended to continue providing high-quality business management and technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Is this a competitive opportunity for new organizations to become SBDC operators?
No. This is not a competition for brand-new SBDC operators. Eligibility is limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations currently funded under the SBDC program for a fiscal-year cycle (October through September).
Who is eligible to apply?
Only current lead SBDC recipient organizations in their service areas that are currently funded under the SBDC program for the applicable cycle are eligible.
What happens if a non-lead organization applies?
Any application submitted by an entity that is not the current lead SBDC in its service area will not be considered.
What is the difference between OSBDC 2010 01 and OSBDC 2010 02?
The announcement states that OSBDC 2010 01 (for FY applicants) and OSBDC 2010 02 (for CY applicants) are identical in content. The guidance and requirements are the same; the difference is the program-year structure.
What is the authorizing statute for the SBDC program?
The SBDC program is authorized under Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement (rather than a simple grant), applicants should generally expect meaningful federal involvement consistent with cooperative agreement norms, including areas such as program direction, coordination, performance expectations, and oversight.
What services are emphasized under the renewed cooperative agreement?
The announcement emphasizes business management and technical assistance delivered through both short- and long-term counseling and business training for clients who want to start a business or expand an existing one.
What is the broader goal of the SBDC program described here?
The broader intent is economic development: helping small firms and new entrepreneurs improve management practices, increase productivity, support innovation, and promote business growth and expansion within their communities.
How is the SBDC service delivery model described?
The SBDC program is described as SBA's largest matching-grant-funded service delivery network. Service delivery is presented as a collaborative effort among SBA (including OSBDC and SBA District Offices), the lead recipient organization, and other state and local funding partners.
How are SBDCs positioned within the broader support ecosystem?
SBDCs are positioned as a linking mechanism connecting federal, state, and local government resources with the educational community and the private sector to create a broad-based support system for the small business community.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. Award recipients must provide non-federal matching funds on a 1:1 basis, meaning one non-federal dollar for each federal dollar awarded.
Can in-kind contributions be used to meet the match requirement?
Yes. Up to one-half of the required match may be provided through in-kind contributions.
Is there a minimum cash requirement for the match?
Yes. At least 50 percent of the required match must be cash.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary and falls under the "Business and Commerce" activity category.
How many awards were anticipated?
SBA anticipated about 22 awards under this cycle.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $104,500,000.
What is the minimum and maximum individual award size?
Individual awards range from an award floor of $611,111 to an award ceiling of $6,564,096.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opening date is June 1, 2009. The posting date is June 2, 2009. The closing deadline is July 23, 2009 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time. The opportunity was archived on July 24, 2009.
What is the application deadline time zone?
The deadline is specified as 9:00 pm Eastern Time.
Where can applicants find source documents or the full announcement?
The announcement points to SBA's SBDC funding opportunities webpage for source documents.
Who can be contacted with questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The OSBDC contact information provided is phone (202) 205-6766 and email OSBDC@sba.gov.
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