Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2011 01
Apply for OSBDC 2011 01
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Development Center FY/CYRenewal 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 May 25, 2010 and posted on May 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2010 The closing date is July 22, 2010 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 $6,753,581.00 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:
Program Announcement No. OSBDC 2011 01 is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity issued through the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) to renew cooperative agreement funding for organizations that already serve as lead Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recipients. The announcement is specifically for continuation or renewal, not for new applicants, and it is authorized under Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648). SBA also notes that OSBDC 2011 01 (for fiscal year applicants) and OSBDC 2011 02 (for calendar year applicants) are identical in content, meaning the main requirements and expectations are the same regardless of which timing structure an existing recipient uses.
The purpose of the renewed funding is to support the SBDC program, which SBA describes as its largest matching-grant, service-delivery network. Through this network, SBDCs provide business management and technical assistance to small businesses and prospective entrepreneurs. The core services emphasized in the opportunity include both short- and long-term counseling and a range of training offerings for clients who want to start a business or expand an existing one. The broader program goal is to strengthen small business performance and local economic outcomes by promoting growth, expansion, innovation, productivity gains, and improved management practices.
A key theme in the announcement is the partnership model. While SBA retains responsibility for overall management and oversight of the national SBDC program, delivery of services is carried out through a cooperative relationship with the recipient organization and coordinated with SBA District Offices. The announcement frames SBDCs as a linking system that brings together federal, state, and local government resources alongside the educational community and private sector partners, aligning SBDC activities with SBA priorities as well as the goals of state and local funding partners.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and cost sharing is mandatory. Recipients must provide non-federal matching funds at a 1:1 ratio, meaning one non-federal dollar for each federal dollar awarded. The announcement allows up to half of the required match to be provided as in-kind contributions, but it requires that at least 50 percent of the match be cash. This structure reinforces that the federal award is intended to be leveraged by substantial non-federal support from the recipient and its partners.
In terms of eligibility, the opportunity is limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations that are currently funded under the SBDC program and operating as the current lead SBDC for a program year that runs October through September (the fiscal year cycle referenced in the eligibility description). The announcement explicitly states that applications from entities that are not current lead SBDCs will not be considered, making this a renewal pathway rather than an open competition for new lead organizations.
The posted grant record lists an estimated total funding amount of $104,500,000 and anticipates approximately 22 awards. The award floor is listed as $627,776 and the award ceiling as $6,753,581, indicating significant variation in award size across states or service areas. The funding opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with an activity category of Business and Commerce, and it is associated with CFDA number 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
Key dates included in the listing show an opening timeframe in May 2010, with the posted date and creation date of May 25, 2010. The application closing date is July 22, 2010 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time, and the archive date is July 23, 2010. The announcement also provides support and contact channels, directing questions to SBA OSBDC (including a phone number, 202-205-6766) and listing an email contact (OSBDC@sba.gov) for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, along with a web link to SBA’s SBDC funding opportunities page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is Program Announcement No. OSBDC 2011 01?
OSBDC 2011 01 is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity issued through the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC). It is designed to renew (continue) cooperative agreement funding for organizations that already serve as lead Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recipients.
2) Is this opportunity open to new applicants or new lead SBDCs?
No. The announcement is specifically for continuation or renewal and is limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations that are currently funded under the SBDC program and operating as the current lead SBDC. Applications from entities that are not current lead SBDCs will not be considered.
3) What law authorizes this SBDC funding opportunity?
The announcement states it is authorized under Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648).
4) What is the difference between OSBDC 2011 01 and OSBDC 2011 02?
SBA notes that OSBDC 2011 01 (for fiscal year applicants) and OSBDC 2011 02 (for calendar year applicants) are identical in content. The main requirements and expectations are the same regardless of whether an existing recipient uses the fiscal-year or calendar-year timing structure.
5) What is the purpose of the renewed funding?
The renewed funding is intended to support the SBDC program, which SBA describes as its largest matching-grant, service-delivery network. Through the network, SBDCs provide business management and technical assistance to small businesses and prospective entrepreneurs.
6) What services are emphasized under this funding opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes both short- and long-term counseling, along with a range of training offerings for clients who want to start a business or expand an existing business.
7) What outcomes does SBA associate with the SBDC program under this announcement?
The broader program goal described is to strengthen small business performance and local economic outcomes by promoting growth, expansion, innovation, productivity gains, and improved management practices.
8) What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
9) What does the cooperative relationship mean in practice, according to the announcement?
The announcement describes a partnership model where SBA retains responsibility for overall management and oversight of the national SBDC program, while delivery of services is carried out through a cooperative relationship with the recipient organization and coordinated with SBA District Offices.
10) Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is mandatory. Recipients must provide non-federal matching funds at a 1:1 ratio, meaning one non-federal dollar for each federal dollar awarded.
11) Can in-kind contributions be used to meet the match requirement?
Yes. The announcement allows up to half of the required match to be provided as in-kind contributions.
12) Is there a minimum cash requirement for the non-federal match?
Yes. At least 50 percent of the required match must be cash.
13) Who is eligible to apply, based on the announcement?
Eligibility is limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations that are currently funded under the SBDC program and operating as the current lead SBDC for a program year that runs October through September (the fiscal year cycle referenced in the eligibility description).
14) What happens if an entity applies that is not a current lead SBDC?
The announcement explicitly states that applications from entities that are not current lead SBDCs will not be considered.
15) How much total funding is estimated under the posted grant record?
The posted grant record lists an estimated total funding amount of $104,500,000.
16) How many awards does SBA anticipate making?
The listing anticipates approximately 22 awards.
17) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts shown?
The award floor is listed as $627,776 and the award ceiling as $6,753,581, indicating that award size may vary significantly across states or service areas.
18) How is this opportunity categorized in the listing?
It is categorized as discretionary, with an activity category of Business and Commerce.
19) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
20) When did the application period open and when did the listing post?
The key dates show an opening timeframe in May 2010. The posted date and creation date are May 25, 2010.
21) What is the application closing deadline?
The application closing date is July 22, 2010 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 23, 2010.
23) Who should applicants contact with questions about the opportunity?
The announcement directs questions to SBA OSBDC. The phone number provided is 202-205-6766.
24) What if an applicant has difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listing provides an email contact for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically: OSBDC@sba.gov.
25) Is there a web resource mentioned for SBDC funding opportunities?
Yes. The announcement references a web link to SBA's SBDC funding opportunities page.
26) How does the announcement describe the SBDC network and its partners?
The announcement frames SBDCs as a linking system that brings together federal, state, and local government resources alongside the educational community and private sector partners, aligning SBDC activities with SBA priorities as well as the goals of state and local funding partners.
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