Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2009 02
Apply for OSBDC 2009 02
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Development Center" 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 28, 2008 and posted on May 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2008 Closing Date is August 28, 2008 at 9 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 $92,620,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,820,330.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 41 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 January to December (Calendar Year CY). 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 2009 02 is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity run through the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) to renew cooperative agreement funding for existing Small Business Development Center (SBDC) lead organizations that are already part of the SBA-funded SBDC network. It is not a competition for brand-new SBDCs; only current, active SBDC recipient organizations operating on a January through December (calendar year) program cycle are eligible, and applications from entities that are not the current lead SBDC for their service area will not be considered. The announcement notes that OSBDC 2009 01 (for fiscal year applicants) and OSBDC 2009 02 (for calendar year applicants) are identical in content, with the main distinction being the program year timing.
The purpose of the renewed funding is to support the delivery of business management and technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. In practical terms, funded SBDCs are expected to provide both short-term and long-term counseling, along with training services, to people who want to start a business or expand an existing one. The larger policy intent is economic development: helping small firms grow, expand, innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen management practices. SBA describes the SBDC program as its largest matching-grant service delivery network and emphasizes that it functions as a coordinated partnership among SBA (including OSBDC and SBA District Offices), state and local funding partners, educational institutions, and private sector resources.
This opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Business and Commerce activity category (CFDA 59.037). Cooperative agreement language signals that SBA expects an ongoing relationship with the recipient organization, with SBA retaining an active role in oversight and program alignment rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. While SBA is responsible for overall program management and oversight, the model is explicitly partnership-based, meaning recipient organizations are expected to work closely with SBA to implement services that meet both SBA goals and the goals of state and local partners that also support the SBDC.
A central requirement is cost sharing. Recipients must provide a non-federal match on a 1:1 basis, meaning one non-federal dollar for every federal dollar awarded. The announcement allows in-kind contributions to count toward the match, but caps in-kind at up to one-half of the required match; at least 50 percent of the match must be provided in cash. This requirement is a major planning factor because applicants need to document and sustain reliable non-federal sources to draw down the full federal award and remain compliant.
Key dates and funding details are clearly defined. The opportunity opened May 28, 2008 and closed August 28, 2008, with the closing time specified as 9:00 pm Eastern. SBA estimated total funding at $92,620,000 and expected to make 41 awards. The listed award floor is $539,556 and the award ceiling is $5,820,330, indicating substantial variation based on factors such as the size of the service territory and the scope of the SBDC network operated by the lead organization.
For help or access issues, the announcement directs applicants to contact SBA OSBDC at (202) 205-6766 or via email at OSBDC@sba.gov, and it provides a web link for additional information and the full announcement materials on SBA's SBDC funding opportunities page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Program Announcement No. OSBDC 2009 02?
OSBDC 2009 02 is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity administered through the Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC). It is used to renew cooperative agreement funding for existing Small Business Development Center (SBDC) lead organizations that already participate in the SBA-funded SBDC network.
Is this a grant competition for creating a brand-new SBDC?
No. This announcement is not a competition for new SBDCs. It is specifically for renewing funding for current, active SBDC recipient organizations that are already the lead SBDC for their service area within the SBA-funded network.
Who is eligible to apply under OSBDC 2009 02?
Only current, active SBDC recipient organizations operating on a January through December (calendar year) program cycle are eligible. Applications from entities that are not the current lead SBDC for their service area will not be considered.
What is the difference between OSBDC 2009 01 and OSBDC 2009 02?
The announcement states that OSBDC 2009 01 (for fiscal year applicants) and OSBDC 2009 02 (for calendar year applicants) are identical in content. The main difference is the program year timing: OSBDC 2009 02 is for organizations on a calendar-year cycle.
What is the purpose of the renewed funding?
The renewed funding supports the delivery of business management and technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Funded SBDCs are expected to provide counseling (short-term and long-term) and training services to help people start businesses or expand existing ones.
What kinds of services are funded SBDCs expected to deliver?
Based on the announcement, funded SBDCs are expected to deliver:
- Short-term counseling
- Long-term counseling
- Training services
These services are aimed at entrepreneurs who want to start a business and small businesses seeking to grow or expand.
What broader outcomes does SBA associate with the SBDC program?
The stated policy intent is economic development. SBA links the SBDC program to helping small firms grow, expand, innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen management practices.
How does SBA describe the SBDC program network?
SBA describes the SBDC program as its largest matching-grant service delivery network. It is presented as a coordinated partnership among SBA (including OSBDC and SBA District Offices), state and local funding partners, educational institutions, and private sector resources.
What type of federal assistance instrument is this?
This opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Business and Commerce activity category.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement language indicates SBA expects an ongoing relationship with the recipient organization and retains an active role in oversight and program alignment, rather than providing funds with minimal interaction.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 59.037.
Who is responsible for program management and oversight?
SBA is responsible for overall program management and oversight. The program model is explicitly partnership-based, so recipients are expected to work closely with SBA to implement services that align with SBA goals and the goals of state and local partners supporting the SBDC.
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Recipients must provide a non-federal match on a 1:1 basis, meaning one non-federal dollar is required for every federal dollar awarded.
Can in-kind contributions be used to meet the match requirement?
Yes. The announcement allows in-kind contributions to count toward the required non-federal match, but it limits in-kind match to up to one-half of the required match.
How much of the required match must be cash?
At least 50 percent of the required non-federal match must be provided in cash. In-kind contributions can cover the remaining portion, up to the cap described in the announcement.
Why is the match requirement important for planning?
The announcement highlights the match requirement as a major planning factor because applicants need to document and sustain reliable non-federal funding sources in order to draw down the full federal award and remain compliant.
When did this funding opportunity open and close?
The opportunity opened on May 28, 2008 and closed on August 28, 2008.
What time was the application deadline?
The closing time is specified as 9:00 pm Eastern.
How much total funding did SBA estimate for this announcement?
SBA estimated total funding at $92,620,000.
How many awards did SBA expect to make?
SBA expected to make 41 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum expected award size?
The listed award floor is $539,556 and the award ceiling is $5,820,330.
Why do award amounts vary so much?
The announcement indicates that award sizes can vary substantially based on factors such as the size of the service territory and the scope of the SBDC network operated by the lead organization.
Who should applicants contact for help or access issues?
For help or access issues, the announcement directs applicants to contact SBA OSBDC by phone at (202) 205-6766 or by email at OSBDC@sba.gov.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and additional information?
The announcement references SBA's SBDC funding opportunities page as the location for additional information and the full announcement materials.
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